Rough paralel surface does not work

[cijunet]

I'm triyng to get machine (fortunatelly only for learning purposes) the geometry from bellow. I choose Surface Rough--- Rough paralel surface. Then I'm asked to select Boss/Cavity. I go with Undefined. Select "ALL", then I check Entities and Surfaces, End Selection.The "Tool path/surface selection box pops out and I click Containment button. Finally I select my chain like in the picture I attached, but when I close the chaining window, there is not a tool path selected.... and the Tool path/Surface window appears again.
I can't figure what I do wrong....

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by cijunet I'm triyng to get machine (fortunatelly only for learning purposes) the geometry from bellow. I choose Surface Rough--- Rough paralel surface. Then I'm asked to select Boss/Cavity. I go with Undefined. Select "ALL", then I check Entities and Surfaces, End Selection.The "Tool path/surface selection box pops out and I click Containment button. Finally I select my chain like in the picture I attached, but when I close the chaining window, there is not a tool path selected.... and the Tool path/Surface window appears again. I can't figure what I do wrong....

I think you need a Skin Surface or Solid Model to use that Function. You have a Wire Frame Drawing there.

Hopefully some of the Mastercam Gurus will chime in to either correct me or tell you the same thing.

Cheers!!!!!

[cijunet]

In this case which function would you use ?

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by cijunet In this case which function would you use ?

I'm still learning MC unfortunately. I haven't a clue. PM cadcam, Matt Berube, and Mike Mattera. They will know what to do with this.

Sorry I can't really help.

[cijunet]

Thanks aniways! Then I'll wait for the experts. I'm pretty sure there is a fairly easy way to do it, but as a beginer I have to strugle a lot.

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by cijunet Thanks aniways! Then I'll wait for the experts. I'm pretty sure there is a fairly easy way to do it, but as a beginer I have to strugle a lot.

We all do in the begining, that is why I come here. To Help, and to Get Help.

This place is Awsome!!!!!!

Here is another one that isn't as big, but there are some real expert Machinists and CNC programmers there.

http://cadcamtrainer.com/forums/index.php

BTW: Did you try Contour in 2D?

[Mike Mattera]

Well if it's just boundaries, do Contours ans Pockets. Surface machining is for when you have Surfaces or Solids. If it has flat floors, do a Pocket.

What your asking is not going to be answered in 10 words or less. Consider a Book or some of my training CD's.

Mike Mattera

[cijunet]

Thank you guys for your help. Indeed it was just matter of contour and pocketing.

[Mike Mattera]

Can I recommend this....

http://www.tipsformanufacturing.com/..._start-up.html

Mike Mattera