To make it a little clearer. There are 2 modules available from SolidCAM for simultaneous 4th axis motion.
1) C axis simultaneous is designed for wrapping and unwrapping of tool path based on a user defined diameter. It is a powerful module but is designed specifically to work with edges of a part or wireframe geometry, with the user defined diameter controlling the degree of wrap/unwrap. Surfaces/faces are not used.
2) Full 4th axis simultaneous works on edges, or faces/surfaces to control the range of machining passes. It must have an underlying surface/face to cut to. By orienting the surface to the tool this surface can be to the side of the tool or to the face or somewhere in between.
To precisely get the toolpath that you need to must go back to your reseller and talk to them about getting option 2. |