newbie: 2.5D v. 3D - CNCzone.com-The Largest Machinist Community on the net!

smoker · #1 10-20-2005, 06:26 AM

Hi, could someone explain the difference between 2.5D & 3D CAM system?

THX

David

DareBee · #2 10-20-2005, 06:45 AM

Not trying to be rude, but this was discussed last week.
Try doing a search

ger21 · #3 10-20-2005, 07:07 AM

Usually with 2-1/2D, you're cuts can be any depth, but the depth doesn't change during the cut. The tool plunges or ramps to the depth, makes the cut, and retracts. With 3D, the depth of cut can be constantly changing during the cut.

DareBee, try searching yourself and see if you can actually find the thread you mentioned. I couldn't find it.

cadman · #4 10-20-2005, 08:01 AM

Whenever it is said machining is 2, 3, 4, 5 axis (or D), that refers to the number of axis that can move simultaneously.

DareBee · #5 10-20-2005, 11:54 AM

You are correct, I didn't try the search for him.
I have done some browsing and here is the thread I was thinking of. http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13798

smoker · #6 10-20-2005, 12:16 PM

THX for your answer Gerry.

I do try to read the threads, not in the weekend though ;-)

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