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Thanks CW,

Your method worked great. That's one less programming issue I have to deal with.

Cheers,

Harv

I often extrude cut holes and counterbores. For me it's slightly easier than using the hole wizard. But that's not to say I can't use the hole wizard if it provides an easier way to update a the...

Hello Folks,

In Camworks it is relatively easy to update a change to an "Open Profile" for example. You simply "edit definition" for that feature then update the tool path. It is not so easy to...

Hello Folks,

Way back when, our company purchased Camworks which is what I've used exclusively ever since. Over the years I think I've learned the nuances and am happy with the software. In...

Thanks Tanker,

I'll try that. I was close but never tried the upper/middle button on the far left.

Cheers,

Harv

Hello folks,

I want to delete unwanted toolcribs in Camworks. Does anybody know how to delete them? I'm able to create them at will which is not an issue.

Harvdog

Cruizer,

It is hard to tell from the attachment what you are trying to do. If you can upload the solid model I could take a crack at it. Also need to know what material you are machining.
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Demonx,

Using "Face" worked for me. I modeled something similar to the tapered hole you presented and applied the Z-level multi surface tool path. See below. Click on the image to enlarge it.
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That should be a pretty straight forward multi surface tool path. I would chose Legacy finish mill, Z-level, and Face if I were doing that. I don't think you need to apply an Avoid Area or...

The only things I can think of are that you inadvertently have some "allowance" value set in Camworks, your endmill is undersize or you have a positive "wear value" compensation set in your machine. ...

Hey demonx,

This looked like an interesting problem so I made a similar model and used legacy finish mill with slice and zigzag to get this toolpath. This looks like it might work. I always...

Thanks Demonx,

That makes perfect sense. I've never paid much attention to that setting and have probably had it activated all along.

Does anybody know what "Wedge Machining" is or does?

Hello Daniel,

I'd like to know a few things before I offer any input.

What material are you cutting?

What is the size of the part you are cutting? (length, width and depth)

How long is...

Hello All,

Has anybody had a chance to read this book yet? The book came out just a few weeks ago.

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