[LS CAM]

I would like to generate a toolpath for a 5 axis milling machine with two axis swivel head (B and C axis). I would like a toolpath with B and C axis rotated and locked and the stopovers applied in Z-axis direction. The thing is that if I use the Z level profile and rotate the B and C axis the stepover is applied in direction of tool axis which generates the movement of all three linear axis. I want to have a movement of only the X and Y axis and the movement of the Z only between the cut levels.

I hope someone knows what I mean and can give me a push in right direction!

Thanks,
Luka from Slovenia

[markrief]

I thnk you are looking for zlevel_5axis.

[CNCRim]

I'm not sure what you want.... 3+2 is same idea as 3 axis milling except you are index the part to mill on angle ......

Hope it's help.

[Brewmeister]

Z-level 5-axis will get you close, but it still wants to change the tool axis in the middle of the path. Mark, is there a way to lock the axis?