Re: True 4th Axis milling

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Brian Pitt <bfp@e...> wrote:

> John
>
> yep ,somthing like that
> but with the long side of the 'J' shape running down the cylinders

axis

> almost like a sliding bolt door latch with the curve of the 'J'

wraping

> most of the way around the OD (actualy more complex but the same

moves)

> we wanted to cut a 10mm cam slot using a 5/16" tool but wound up
> using a 10mm end mill instead
>
> was the part programed with Vector?
> if so ,how well did it handle the ends of the grove ?
> any unwanted 'flat' spots etc..?
>

Brian
No it was programmed in Dolphin. The ends came out OK with no flat
spots.
They sell a cut down version for the Home shop guys. It's actually
the full mill version but will only handle one post processor. No
problem when you only have one machine.
Their main web site is being updated but the cut down version is at:-
http://www.quantumcnc.co.uk/Dolphin Presentation.htm

John Stevenson