I've tested the Plunge toolpath, which looks pretty great but not quite what i'm looking for.
I need to control X/Y positions and a straight drilling method will work better for my application.
problem is I'm having trouble driving hole_making/drill off either circles above the part or...
i frequently use cutters that in their preferred/ efficient use, will leave a finish so Rough it will make a Mill Bastard file look smooth as glass.
LOL
trying to simulate this function seem like i could turn quite complex, especially with the need to factor tool nose radii and interpolating...
sounds like the OP is looking to calculate surface roughness at specified locations from milling cutter centerline.
much like Radial Chip Thinning Factor formula to help CNC machinists determine proper feed rates when not milling along centerline.
i would think this RCTF formula is derived from...
thanks for the reply
FYI: all 3 files mentioned are out of the box, so it should be easy to replicate this issue; open the part file, post (5ax) and post (4ax). not sure what to show to make it more obvious.
so my question is how to get the 5ax post to output like the 4 axis, for the last drill...
getting seemingly wonky code using supplied "cam_sample_mill_turn.prt" and the included, but slightly modded, "millturn_baxis_5axis" post.
The three last DRILL_METHOD operations post as follows:
N0010 G40 G17 G90
N0020 (Start of X head)
(MILL MILL MILL)
G0 C0.0
G0 X5000 Z400
MT=1303
M321...
