Hi
I am new to visual cad, I am trying to machine a stub flange and just want to machine the angle as a separate tool path but can't figure out how to do it? any help would be greatly appreciated
http://www.unionglobaltech.com/products/stub-flange/#
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Ciaran
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Hi,
You obviously should have the flange pointing the other way (looking at the picture) when machining. You can use Horizontal Finishing for the taper geometry and contain it within the Z heights of the tapered part. The rest of the flange can be cut using 2-1/2 axis profiling. Hope this helps.
You obviously should have the flange pointing the other way (looking at the picture) when machining. You can use Horizontal Finishing for the taper geometry and contain it within the Z heights of the tapered part. The rest of the flange can be cut using 2-1/2 axis profiling. Hope this helps.
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Re: New to Visual Cad
Hi
thanks for the reply, yes I have the face down on the table, thank you I will try this and see how it looks
thanks for the reply, yes I have the face down on the table, thank you I will try this and see how it looks