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[FlorinMBV]

Hi there!

So i have this part, and i can't find a solution to cut the helix slot.
I want to machine on a lathe with live tools
Please help!

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[Perfect Circle]

Please post your solid part and I can show you....
You have to make curves from the solid then unwrap the curves.

[FlorinMBV]

Thanks

[Perfect Circle]

Ok I have the file open and the OD of the spiral is 0.906 inches...
Is this correct?

[Perfect Circle]

Here you go...I did not adjust any of the parameters just created the curves and made the toolpath.
The model you sent has some errors so please do not use my FM file for this part.
You should fix your solid and chain the curve, per my example.
Good Luck~!

[FlorinMBV]

Many thanks Perfect Circle, now i will try and do this myself!

[Perfect Circle]

Many thanks Perfect Circle, now i will try and do this myself!

FlorinMBV

You will need to use the "Curve Wizard"

See attached:

1st step will be to create curve from surface and then surface edges

2nd step will be to unwrap those curves you just made with the curve wizard:
curve from curve, then unwrap curve.

Good Luck~!

[FlorinMBV]

Not all heroes wear capes

[Perfect Circle]

Happy to help!

[FlorinMBV]

Here is the file for deburing project:TEST.rar

[Perfect Circle]

Here you go.
Two ways to do it.
Just adjust the parameters to fit your needs.

Good Luck~!

[FlorinMBV]

Can you please take a look at the TEST.rar file, there you will find the part that i need to machine, Part 3 was just the curve wraped to a cylinder.
Many thanks

[Perfect Circle]

That is going to be a little tricky....

[Perfect Circle]

This will get you what you need.
It is not perfect, so you may want to play with the numbers some.
I used a 0.500 diameter endmill for this.
Let me know how it turns out!

Good Luck~!

[Florinbv]

Many thanks, i will try and recreate what you just did...hopefully i will figure it up and do it myself

[Perfect Circle]

Anytime!

Keep the chips flying!

[Florinbv]

Before you fly away, good captain, can you please tell me the steps so i can do this myself....and also if you can redo this for Metric

Many thanks!!

[Perfect Circle]

See attached:
Sorry for the delay, work has been busy....

[FlorinMBV]

Many thanks, btw, now i must figure it out how to change the 4-th axis signs from + to - and vice versa, this is an xbuild issue....?

[FlorinMBV]

Nvm, <ROT1-MATH-R> and will change the signs