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  1. nckiddo

    Feed Rate Calculation based on Tool Length

    Hi Everybody: I wonder if there is any set of formule that could be used to adjust the the feed rate when cutting with long tools. Something like if a .500" dia tool that sticks 11" from the spindle face cutting aluminum at 6000 rpm ... or is 6000 rpm too high .... How does the tool length...
  2. nckiddo

    Publishing Individual Surfaces ..

    Hi Everybody: Anybody ever tried publishing individual features on a part and programming to it ?? and had any success ???. We have a family of parts (only 15-25 features (faces)) and we would like to publish every individual feature on the part to ease programming. Unfortunately it is not...
  3. nckiddo

    Multiple Products with Multiple Processes

    Create multiple process files (1 process file for every attitude)... That will save you a lot of head aches down the road. ...
  4. nckiddo

    Tapping...1mm default?.....what gives?

    Hi Dean: The feed parameter in Tapping operation is a function of the RPM and the PITCH defined. Pitch can be entered at the tool~Technology~Pitch field and also at the Geometry defenition tab of the Tapping operation. The tool Pitch value will dominate over the Geometry Def. Pitch value, so...
  5. nckiddo

    NC Documentation

    Hello folks: Just came across the CATIA NC Documentation feature. Nice but the script has to be tailored any body have any nice scrips for this who's willig to share ??? Thanks Regards NC Kiddo
  6. nckiddo

    Aerospace Ribs

    There might be more ways here are a few. if the parts are so similar and once you made one program use 'Newfrom' to copy the same program to a diff. location and swap out the geometry with the new geometry and re-link all the M.O's to the new geometry. (be careful while you copy you have to copy...
  7. nckiddo

    Custom Tools Advanced Machining

    What type of modification are you looking for? you could always use User Representation to visully see the form cutter while programming. Regards

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