Need Help!- How to cut a basic taper - Help!

[BJenkins]

Hi,

I have a small rectangle that I need to pocket to a final depth of .21". I need a 45 degree taper on one end with the other three walls being straight 90 degree angles.

I have tried the taper tool but the help section gives an example that includes islands plus there are tapers on all sides. I only need a taper on one side and I can't get a handle on how to go about it.

I need a walk through if somone finds time. I want to try a .08" end mill bit.

I use V21.

Thanks in advance,
BillJ

[moldmker]

This is an instance that v23 is much better at handling.

But here's how I would do it in v21:

1. Model the pocket in 3D (at least the tapered end).
2. Open the CAM window
3. Create a pocket toolpath using 3 vertical sides and the base of the 45 deg. wall.
4. Set your depth/ruf steps in the CAM U/D window
5. Use CutAuto to generate pocket code
6. Use Solids > Generate Toolpath > Planar to finish the 45 deg. wall. (May need to define a boundary first to contain the toolpath.)

If you're stuck, post some more pocket dimensions and I can help.

moldmker

[BJenkins]

Thanks for the help. You got me moving in the right direction. Here is how it worked for me using V21.

Taper – Draw a 3D wire frame, select Solids, then create a planer surface. Next, select NC and select 3D then select Tool Depth and F Speeds. Next using the shift key select the rectangle and finally select Cut Auto.

Thank You!
BillJ

[Allen123]

BobCAD V21 has a tapered walled pocket feature doesn't it?




Pocket tool path are found under the other menu.

The last one on the right is the tapered pocket feature.


Ok you only wanted the taper on one side. Sorry .

[BJenkins]

Thanks for the response. I have a lot to learn about pocketing methods.

This one sided taper is the first time I've tried or needed an angled pocket. I think I have the 2D side of things down fairly well but creating 3D G-Code is a new deal for me.

BillJ