Re: VectorCAD and 5 axis...

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Doug Fortune <pentam@h...> wrote:

> On your page "100 Interesting Things about VectorCAD"
> http://www.vectorcam.com/newwhyvect.html
>
> item #85 is optional 5 axis positioning.
>
> Could you please tell us more about this?
>

Think of a Cube. Rotate it with both an X and a Y rotary axis, 45
degree rotation on both. Cut off the corner with a G01 X move and
machine details on the surface, as drilling, pocketing, 3D surface,
etc. Combine it with 2 linear and 1 rotary also, as either X or Y(A-
B) simultaneous contouring. Vector generates the 5 axis positioning
codes, based on your 3D defined axis or zero position, including
rotation.

It can also do the same with articulated heads, in that it can
position the cutter perpendicular to the compound angle surface and
then machine relative to that surface.

This capability is included with the Vector rotary 4th axis option we
call Vector Plus.

Best Regards, Fred Smith- IMService

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