Re:Re: I'm impressed. Anyone want to write the G-Code for this?

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> Subject: Re: I'm impressed. Anyone want to write the G-Code for this?
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> I created a ProE model of the part and a simple program to machine it
> using a 1/2" end mill with 1 1/4 length of cut.

Have a closer look. The insides of the cube are curved. Can't for the
life of me figure out how to do that with an endmill and a three axis machine.

The cube was almost certainly bored on a CNC lathe, with the boring tool
taking a curved path as it proceeds through the piece.

Alan

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