- 4th Axis Toolpath Test
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Pick far left, center of cylinder and move it to 0,0,0. (On left if your rotary table is on left of machine)
I also always draw a construction line x direction starting at 0,0,0 make it extend past part for ease of clicking. Then draw a z construction line middle of cylinder straight up.
I use these construction lines to "pick" my axis of rotation, and my spindle direction
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Side note, when picking toolpaths, and postprocessing... you need to know cylinder dia. If it's 2" you nerd to make sure you have atleast a +1" z height for clearence. Post window use 0,0,1.25" (this will give you .25" safety height)
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Did you specify a 4 axis machine in machine library?
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At this time it only simulates 3 axis stock removal
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Re: 4th Axis Toolpath Test
Ouch! No 4axis stock removal sim is a disappointment.
My 30 day trial just locked me out tonight anyway when I was going to try a more sophisticated helical pinion gear model I just finished.
Still, in retrospect, the learning curve for madCAM was't bad for only having 30 days part time at it. At least I saw the post processor mod working on the 3axis Okuma and one 4axis part spin in Rhino. If I didn't need the 4th axis, madCAM would likely now do everything I need.
I am shooting to capitalize a decent 3axis machine with a 4th rotary early next year.
Thanks for all your good help here! I do appreciate it greatly!
Bruce
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Re: 4th Axis Toolpath Test
Bruce,
If you need more time, just send an email to madCAM and make a request for a new trial key.
/Joakim
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Joakim,
Thank you. I will do that.
Bruce
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Note on 4th axis (and 5th) stock removal simulation:
Joakim mentioned to me that this simulation feature is a current focus of development and is in the optimization stage with release not far in the future.
This is a good video showing progress:
Best regards,
Bruce
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