Turning with B-axis.

[JohnVincent]

Does anyone out there do any turn work with a B-axis? I'm attaching a .jpg of a sample
part. I want to be able to turn the entire profile in one pass, having the B-axis
index while cutting.

I'm working in NX4.0.4.2 and this would be for a Mazak Integrex 200IVS.

There is no turning operation I know of that will do this. Is it possible in later versions or upcoming versions?

BTW this isn't an actual part we make just an example of what I need.

 

[joycejo]

You could do it in multiple operations in turning by changing the tool holder angle.
Variable contour may work if the machine can tract all 3 axis at once. Can you move the B axis while turning?


John Joyce
Tata Technologies iKS
1675 Larimer St.
Denver, CO

http://www.myigetit.com

 

[JohnVincent]

Yes the B-axis can be moved while turning. I want to be able to do this in one pass. Do you think my best shot is to use a milling operation. I dono't see any other possiblities.

 

[joycejo]

The multi axis milling operations are the only ones that will allow you to changethe tool axis (B) diring the cut.

John Joyce
Tata Technologies iKS
1675 Larimer St.
Denver, CO

http://www.myigetit.com