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  1. #1
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    Face milling

    Hi can any of you onecnc users tell me if the software supports facemills with angled sides eg 6 or 8 sided tips. See link for eg
    KMS - Shell Mills 66° Lead
    Thanks,
    Keith.

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    Keith
    Not directly but you may be able to cheat a bit and list it under the Chamfer tools.

    This is Library for facing cutters, of course any number can be added.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails ONXR4 Tool LIB.jpg   XR4 Chamfer.jpg  

  3. #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken_Shea View Post
    Keith
    Not directly but you may be able to cheat a bit and list it under the Chamfer tools.

    This is Library for facing cutters, of course any number can be added.
    Yes, thanks, or looking at your tool pics, a taper mill would probably work.
    Good, thanks for reply.
    Keith.

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