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    5 axis question with photo

    SO I'm lost

    I want to use 5 Axis x5 setup to machine the 2 features.
    I can get the tool paths (2d 3d contour) but can"t seem to cut in the correct place.
    XYZ zero is the center of the part G54 "0"
    Do I have to make a Cplane for each face and give it a different offset 1 -2 -3 prior to applying toolpaths, or just use the original center part WCS witout giving each cplane a different offset?
    If I make no sense please advise and I re phrase..This is a learning part for me so please put me on the correct track.

    Thanks for any help
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    Last edited by gwb; 02-08-2012 at 08:40 PM.


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    So those are basically 2.5 axis moves.

    Setup your WCS

    then setup a separate tool plane for each of the 2 cuts so it simply rotates to those angles then cuts those features.

    It is like a 4th axis indexer style or horizontal type of move
    Tim


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    When doing 5 axis do not use a WCS move the part to the origin location then, as said for your part create planes for 3 + 2 programming and set you plane and cut..
    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
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