[Chuck Reamer]

How do I change the machining angle in a surface, rough, pocket cycle for MC9?

I ran the same tool path on a separate drawing and it went in the direction that I wanted. When I imported the same geometry to a new drawing it is going in the opposite direction, and I cant figure out how to change it. The help menu says that you can machine at any angle you want but I don't know how to get to the menu lets you change the setting.

If anyone could throw me a bone I would be forever gratefully and can stop pulling out my hair.

The part is just a half rod with spherical ends, like a tank cut in half length wise. I want to profile it across the width, not end to end. It gives a better finish across the width I believe, at least thats what my tutorial book says. The other 10 of these pockets I cut turned out nice, so I don't want to change a thing.

[Flycut]

I don't see an angle setting in my surface pocket parameters either.
Try giving your geometry a starting point or reversing your chain.

If you don't mind sharing your file I'd be glad to take a look at it.
fly_cut at hotmail dot com

[Chuck Reamer]

Thanks for the quick reply, I tried what you suggested and to no avail. You cannot reverse the chain in a surface rough pocket, and changing the start point didn't help either.

[Flycut]

Have you played with this setting yet?

[Flycut]

Of course that setting only applies if you are using the Zig Zag or One way pocketing methods.

[Chuck Reamer]

AAAAAAHHHHHHH $hit it was right in front of my face the whole time. Thanks Ill fix it up when I get back to work.

I did take my stupid pills today, they worked better than usuall.



Thanx again, I owe you one

[Flycut]

My pleasure.
Good luck.