Anyone have any experience with adding a 4th axis to SolidCAM?
In talking with the rep there are three packages, but I haven't gotten any documentation on how these work within SolidCAM (new toolpaths? Additional options on existing toolpaths?)
1. Indexial: rotate part, lock and machine. Different WCS for each position apparently.
2. C-Axes: This apparently replaces the Y axis with a rotational axis. The tool never moves off of the centerline of the rotational axis. Great for cutting concentric grooves I guess.
3. Full 4th axis, the toolpath includes rotational moves with X, Y, Z moves.
Note that these are separate options. The full 4th axis module doesn't inclde indexing apparently. |