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  1. 08-11-2011, 04:45 AM #1
    Hoverflyer.mk2
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    Question Aggregate heads

    I've never toolpathed with aggregate heads before and I am not sure how to go about it in MasterCAM X5.

    How would I set-up the head in MX5, and how would I make a toolpath with it?

    Also, how would I measure the tool?
    Our machine only does 3 axis normally and we just bring the tool down to the table and stop when it touches a bit of paper underneath.
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  2. 09-18-2011, 05:09 PM #2
    txcncman
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    Try using your planes. I do not know if there is any need to set up a head as a separate tool. Just select the cutter needed from your tool library. I did a test on X3 and it seemed to work as i expected it to.
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