Machining non parrelell surfaces with edgecam
Machining non parrelell surfaces with edgecam
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We are using a 3 axis Leadwell machining center with edgecam for cam software. When machining a slope from one flat surface to another the only success we have had is using parrelell lace and a ball nose end mill. This is impractical because the run time is enormous if a reasonable finish is achieved. Any suggestions would be appreciated.





RE: Machining non parrelell surfaces with edgecam
RE: Machining non parrelell surfaces with edgecam
Fly cutting is a traditional way of machining a flat surface with a blend in radius, other ways are to use a shaping machine or a planning machine depending on the size of the material.
You have not given any more information so we can only give limited feedback.
RE: Machining non parrelell surfaces with edgecam
RE: Machining non parrelell surfaces with edgecam
RE: Machining non parrelell surfaces with edgecam
Hence when turning a coupling for instance the whole part should be roughed out both sides and then the back end completed (because of its open tolerances) and then the front flanged end last. This will ensure the Bore, O.D. and spigot (all precision tolerances)will be completed in the same setting as well as the scribed PCD for the driller. The fitter when aligning the coupling then will have a true surface to clock the OD when setting, and this reference is true to the spigot and bore.
Only you can decide if a double setting will do.
RE: Machining non parrelell surfaces with edgecam
RE: Machining non parrelell surfaces with edgecam
1. What is the approximate distance along 'X' and 'Y' for the sloped section?
2. Approximate slope angle?
3. Material?
4. Current machining parameters (SFM, IPT, DOC, WOC) for rough and finish?
Thanks.
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