Originally Posted by erase42  fis there a reason why using a spinning cutter is undesireable?
Ed Rees '
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I dont think it is undesirable, I was just throwing ideas around.
But I think with a 4 axis machine (4th axis rotary) with a stationary hot point it would be possible to do true 3D carving of foam. The only problem is holding the piece in a way that the clamping wouldnt get in the way. Maybe mount the block like a lathe so the 4th axis rotates it as needed.
Could this setup work the same with a router....I think so, but the router would be on top....
What software is used to generate G-Code for 4 axis? I know it exists but dont know what it is...can BobCad do 4 axis?