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    How do you use tool engagement angle in fusion 360 cam
    I have searched online but do not figure out how to use it, nor find the code for tool engagement angle

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    Quote Originally Posted by perinj95 View Post
    How do you use tool engagement angle in fusion 360 cam
    I have searched online but do not figure out how to use it, nor find the code for tool engagement angle

    In Autodesk CAM there is no parameter for "tool engagement angle" specifically. Instead the adaptive tool paths use the "step over" value, which is then converted internally to an engagement angle. The engagement angle can be calculated from the step over with some math.

    HSM Machining > Calculating Tool Engagement Angle, Radial Depth of Cut


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    Is there a app for android that calculates it ?



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    Quote Originally Posted by perinj95 View Post
    Is there a app for android that calculates it ?

    Good question. There are lots of machinist calculators but I don't know if any of them calculate engagement angle. I know GWizard and HSMAdvisor for PC do.


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    Default Re: tool engagement angle

    depth of cut = r - (cos{engagement angle} x r)

    in language: The depth of cut is the radius of your cutter MINUS (the cosine of your desired engagement angle times the radius of your cutter)

    e.g. what is the depth of cut for 45° engagement angle on a .500" end mill?

    .25 - (cos 45° x .25) = .073"


    Of course it's in the corners where things get more interesting!

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    Last edited by precisionmetal; 12-23-2017 at 01:42 PM.


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