Wave effect in 2D machining.

[skjnj]

Guys,
Need some help in programming 2D contour/profile with wave effect in Z azis. I have only 2mm gap between bottom of part and top of fixture, want to move cutter in z axis constantly up and down to give a ramping/wave effect. Apreciate your ideas and suggestions. using NX5.0
Thanks in advance.
SK

 

[joycejo]

You will need something for the bottom of the tool to follow.
You can use Profile_3D or fixed contour operation to cut along the wavy surface while following the 2-D boundary. Either way you will need to model something to defile the Z wave effect.



John Joyce
N.C. Programming Supervisor
Barnes Aerospace, Windsor CT
NX6, NX7.5 & NX8.5
Vericut7.2.3

 

[capnhook]

Offset a guide curve, and apply a sine wave (law curve) to its path...

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[skjnj]

Thanks guys.