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  1. AshanMech

    4 axis tool path generation

    Can someone help in generating a 4 axis tool path for the groove of this part? I have tried but there are many retracting moves and its not a smooth path. Thankshttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=8cbfc77f-465b-4f0d-a67c-22d2483c1224&file=Big_Roller_with_Blank.prt
  2. AshanMech

    Error in Machine Tool Simulation

    When I try to run a machine tool simulation for milling with a machine that I created I get this error. Machine Tool Simulation Main Parse Error after reading '%' What could that be? Sometime before I get that error I get another error which says part mount junction error. Can anyone tell me...
  3. AshanMech

    4 Axis Machining Rotary Table not turning Continously

    Hello, I have been working on a part and have been able to get most of it done thanks to the people here. I think I'm at the final stage, but I'm stuck at this point. I'm using a post processor I created for this. After postprocessing, I get the following code at one point. N1720 X34.18...
  4. AshanMech

    Starting point of tool after post processing.

    After generating the code and postprocessing how do I know from which point the tool will start milling? Do I have to change the postprocessor for this? or any parameters in the manufacturing operation?
  5. AshanMech

    Modelling a spiral curve

    I'm trying to model the attached object. I want to create a solid object with the same curved face. How to make the spiral surface and to make it tapered? Any help on this would be much appreciated. Ashan...
  6. AshanMech

    post processor for 4 Axis sherline 2010 CNC

    hello all, Its my first time doing a CNC project and I'm confused about how to make a post processor. I modelled the Sherline 2010 CNC and using the machine tool builder I set the axis's. But what do I do next? How do I add the machine to the NX library? I followed the Siemens Tech Tips and...

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