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[XC700RMK]

I am having a difficult time trying to get v23 to work for me. hope there is help out there to figure this out. Since I was told that bobcad doesn't support insert cutters I am trying to figure out how different ways to get my features milled

I am trying to create a circular pocket for a starting spot for my plunge mill.
I am using a 1.0 insert cutter and trying to do a helical interpolation to get my starting point. can anyone explain how I can accomplish that?

[Machineit]

I am having a difficult time trying to get v23 to work for me. hope there is help out there to figure this out. Since I was told that bobcad doesn't support insert cutters I am trying to figure out how different ways to get my features milled

I am trying to create a circular pocket for a starting spot for my plunge mill.
I am using a 1.0 insert cutter and trying to do a helical interpolation to get my starting point. can anyone explain how I can accomplish that?

I would state the tool as 1" and use a helical lead in. Under "Material Entry", use "Spiral."

Mike

[XC700RMK]

bare with me I know I am a little slow. example, If I want to create a 1.875 dia starting point, and I am using a 1.0 insert cutter. and choose the helical lead in, will it helical in at 1.875 or will it helical in at some odd size and profile to 1.875?

[Machineit]

bare with me I know I am a little slow. example, If I want to create a 1.875 dia starting point, and I am using a 1.0 insert cutter. and choose the helical lead in, will it helical in at 1.875 or will it helical in at some odd size and profile to 1.875?

It depends on what your setting are in the feature. I do not understand them well at all. I just play with the start point and other settings until I get something that works. It is really confusing to me also. I don't understand the angle of approach at all. And the starting point does not seem to right to me at all. It seems to not move when changed then it will jump right out of the pocket.

Burrman will be able to help and probably others also.

Hang in there!!!!!!