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NX6 TURNING FORM TOOL

NX6 TURNING FORM TOOL

NX6 TURNING FORM TOOL

(OP)
Hi
Ive defined as form tool to use withing NX6 turning,problem is when I come to generate a toolpath I get the error message

"Invalid tool type for turning tool"

The opition to define a form tool is given in the Create Tool form but doesnt seem to allow it to be used for a toolpath?

Any pointers to where Im going wrong please.
many thanks
 

Currently using NX6

RE: NX6 TURNING FORM TOOL

You can only use a form tool in teach mode and then only with point - to point motion and not follow curve.

Yes it sucks

John Joyce
N.C. Programming Supervisor
Barnes Aerospace, Windsor CT
NX6.0.5.3

RE: NX6 TURNING FORM TOOL

(OP)
Thanks John
Ill give up on that one and do a workround

Currently using NX6

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