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    NX2 Create Tool Path

    Using NX2 I would like to create a tool path that will follow a 3D edge curve.
    Which operation should I try to use to follow only the edge?
    Attached is a portion of the part with the edge in red.
    Thanks in advance. Jeff
    NX2 Create Tool Path-cutter_following_edge.jpg


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    Clarification?

    What I really want to do is use a smaller ball end mill to clean up the corner(red line) without re-cutting any more than I have to.


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    I am trying to remember back to 2003... Have you thought about upgrading to NX7?

    At any rate, you should be able to create a fixed_contour operation, set the drive method to flowcut, and set the flowcut type to reference tool.
    Mark Rief
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    Thanks Mark,
    We have NX6 but I was trying to avoid using it and our NX2 does not have the Flowcut license.
    Bit the bullet and opened NX6 and voila, Flowcut. Stumbled thru it with a lot of help from Tom at Siemens cam support.
    jeff


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