[jk677]

Hi,

Can someone please suggest the correct machining operation to machine out the highlighted section only? I have attached a jpeg screenshot.

I can't get imachining to play ball with the open chain. Any ideas? Is imachining even possible here? It automatically defines an offset in the "material boundary" section of the geometry tab. What is this?

Also, I cant seem to get an open pocket operation to work correctly either; using the highlighted line as the chain.


Solidcam 2014 sp0


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[AllenManDrake]

Hi,

Can someone please suggest the correct machining operation to machine out the highlighted section only? I have attached a jpeg screenshot.

I can't get imachining to play ball with the open chain. Any ideas? Is imachining even possible here? It automatically defines an offset in the "material boundary" section of the geometry tab. What is this?

Also, I cant seem to get an open pocket operation to work correctly either; using the highlighted line as the chain.


Solidcam 2014 sp0


Attachment 275566

Try profile with step down increments. You could also try pocket for the inside then profile for a finish.

[imachining-6061]

Close the pocket with a sketch and choose either pocket operations or Imachining

[Rick_B]

Close the pocket with a sketch and choose either pocket operations or Imachining

imachining-606

I'm new to this, is using sketch to close things a common practices?

Rick

[imachining-6061]

It's up to you if you want to use a particular operation then you have to modify the geometry to fit the operation or use the one which is most suitable for that geometry . You could use a profile operation with multiple passes nothing wrong with that

[whagkangmakulet]

I wouldn't say it's a common practice, but it sure speed up some my operation by adding a sketch then specify the open/closr edge. Post your file, some of us may help you. Also, I would modify your tool holder to allow the tool not rub on the plate.

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