WebAbout This Lesson. In this lesson, you will learn about all of the Hole Making Toolpaths in Mastercam including: Drill (Tap and Ream), Chamfer Drill, Advanced Drill, Thread Mill, Helix Bore, Slot Mill, Counter Sink and Change At Point. John Stauffer. John is the Applications Engineer at MCA... Full Profile. WebHelical Interpolation Exercises. 1. Set up GW Editor Hole Wizard to create some helical interpolations. Study the code, run the simulator over it, and learn how it works. 2. Try using GW Calculator’s Interpolation Mini-Calc …
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WebJan 21, 2011 · Thanks John, That being said, I could start with the Fanuc 5ax post that came with the X3 install? I know that there is locking of the posts, I just wanted to be sure to get the most open possible post I could. Makes sense about the 3+2 vs 5 axes, just never really stopped to think about it. Than... WebNov 10, 2009 · With the roughing features in circle milling I don't know that I will ever use the helix toolpaths again. Since the roughing is a true spiral you can treat it like dynamic pocketing and really fly. After helixing to depth I can rough a 2" circle at a 1" depth cut … snows court
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WebSep 28, 2015 · Looking at the example program, you are doing full circles ( 360 Arcs) You cannot program a Full circle in one line of program, using the R word address. So you would need to break the Circular Interpolation into two Arcs, each less than 360. Must commonly 2 arcs of 180 each, to make the full circle. Web9. Thread Mill - Internal. 10. Slot Mill. 11. Helix Bore. 2512-23 How to create a helix bore toolpath, analyze entity, use selection dialogue, selecting appropriate tools, assigning tool holder, cutter compensation, override geometry diameter, start angle, sweep angle, perpendicular entry, rough pitch, rough passes, feedrate override, finish ... WebDec 10, 2024 · Just use circle mill and set the overlap. Right click in the overlap box and choose length of entity....choose the circle, that will give you a full free pass.....multiply to get more cuts if needed. Helix bore too. Just put 10 in the free pass and it will go round and round. You can still set an overlap. snows cut campground