5-Axis · Flank Milling · Pass 3 of 4

Multi Axis Flank Contouring 3

FLANK — 03

Multi Axis Flank Contouring 3

  1. Select the Part Surface, Drive Surface, Guide, Start Point, and Stop Point.
  2. Select a Ø10 mm Flat End Mill as the cutting tool.
  3. Set the Tool Path Style to One Way.
  4. Set the Distance Between Paths to 5 mm.
  5. Set the Number of Paths to 1.
  6. Set the Guidance Mode to Mixed Combin.
  7. Activate the Approach and Retract options.
  8. Configure the Approach with Axial Motion Up to a Plane, Motion to a Point, Tool Axis Motion, and Circular Motion. Set the Circular Motion value to 2 mm.
  9. Activate Return Between Level Retract and Return Between Level Approach.
  10. Set both Return Between Level Retract and Return Between Level Approach to Circular Motion = 2 mm and Axial Motion Up to a Plane.
  11. Compute the toolpath to generate the machining operation.
  12. Run the machining simulation to verify the toolpath, check for collisions or gouges, and ensure the surface is machined correctly before generating the NC code.