3 Axis finish

[brandper]

Hi, I am new to CAMWorks. I do have problem with 3 axis milling. Somehow CAMWorks does not recognize the model and cuts through the model and with some patterns is does a stupid tool path, like feeding up and down in Z where it should use x and Y. For example cutting a chamfer at the top of a block.
Can anybody give me direction to this?

[rrbmachining]

what is the model drawn in ?, you may find that the fault is in the model with surfaces being transparent, thats why Camworks machines through them

[cncbasher]

see your pm

[giz]

For that chamfer, use a 2.5 axis boss feature, fine strategy, and select changer machining in the contour tab.

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[uday_568]

hi my name is uday, i am new user of camworks.In 2.5 axis to mill an arc g code will out put in g02 and g03. i am doing some 3 axis milling g code out puts is in point to point and program is too long and machine is also jerking. can anyone help me to get arc out put in g02 and g03 in 3 axis milling.
thanks for any help!!!

[bsuchland]

Uncheck the option in the Advanced tab for point-to-point output. You could use the arc fitting in this tab as well.

[uday_568]

bsuchland Uncheck the option in the Advanced tab for point-to-point output. You could use the arc fitting in this tab as well.


Thanks for ur reply, Bsuchland i have tried that. did not work. I think the post processor is not doing it. we just got a default post processor which comes with camworks. WHAT DO U THINK?

STILL WAITING FOR HELP ON THIS!!!!!!!!!!

[JE McElravy]

When you define a multi surface feature you must also define the faces to avoid.

In general, it is easier to just select all the surfaces to define the feature and use contain and avoid areas to isolate what you want to machine.

In your case, you are actually doing a 2.5 axis part.