Recent content by alanblackwell

Thanks both for your quick responses, Unfortunately I don’t have access to adjust the post; this was supplied by a 3rd party. How do I use the ROTATE ude command? Thanks again Alan

Good Afternoon All, I have an issue when posting my program. The tool path is correct, but is posted 180 degrees out. This is technically correct but puts the machine in an out of stroke condition This is on a 5 axis machine so there is more than 1 possibility, how do I select a different...

OK hopefully the file is now attached, not sure what happened there.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=a836a5d1-b64a-49d2-aa96-0db52fdf3957&file=Snubber_Prelim_Model.igs

What do you think chaps, Has anyone any advice for me ?

Hi Guys, I only seem to come on here when I'm stuck! I have attached an .iges file of a snubber profile, I'm trying to scan,(waterline), the snubber(red) to blend to the aerofoil(blue). I have a 5 axis machine, so no access issues there. I'm looking for advice on which operation to use, a...

JOB DONE, I set the tool axis to revolve around a line, then tip the tool about 30 degs. Thanks for your help Bill,(wmalan). You deserve the stars. Alan

Hi Bill, Thanks for sticking with me. I'm doing ok as you will see from the attached jpeg. But:- I'm having issues with the 'tool axis' selection drop down box. I have no idea which to select, I've tried various options, but all options seem to shoot the tool into space. Any input would...

ok, I have attached a couple of screen grabs, my status:- I have been machining single blades for 4 years. I machine blades on a 5 axis Starrag machine. The software I use can only handle revolved platform surfaces. The platform surfaces on this blade are chaotic surfaces! I know how I...

Bill, Thanks for your post, Theres a parasolid file attached to this thread. would that be ok? Alan

Come on guys, Somebody must know how to do this. I really am stuffed on this issue, any input would be great. Yours going bold swiftly. Alan

Hi guys, I posted a few days ago. I really am stuffed when it comes to manufacturing these platforms. Ideally i would like to use the aerofoil as the drive surface & cut the platform spiral style. I can cut the aerofoil in this fashion, but when the tool reaches the platform, the stepover is...

Hi Mickyv007, Thanks for your response, I think my first post is mis-leading, This is the model I recieved from the customer, (some features have been removed). I want to manufacture the platforms, (RED). I know the platforms are messy, but thats what the customer requests. Cheers Alan

Morning Brainics, I have an issue and I'm hoping one of you smart people can help me out. I have a turbine blade to produce, this turbine has awful platforms, (coloured red). I can cut the aerofoil, But the platforms are causing me a headache. Please can somebody point me in the right...

Thanks for the reply, I was concerned about playing with the registry But I deleted everything from the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Unigraphics Solutions\NX\7.5\Layout Key My popup windows are now working fine. Once again thanks for your response. Alan

Hi All, I've just upgraded to NX7.5 The information window no longer shows itself I refer to This thread thread561-210223 I've tried the reset, but I dont like the sound of changing the registry. Has anyone a solution for me please? Thanks in advance Alan