[aldepoalo]

So if you don't know V25 now comes with Adaptive roughing, this is a 3D High Speed tool path. This can be a great tool path to rough out 2D & 3D parts.

In this example we want to use the Adaptive Roughing to clear out most of the stock on the pockets.



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Adaptive Roughing Sample:


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Here is a quick video walking through the tool path setup.


HSM Sample - adepoalo's library

[aldepoalo]

Here is the sample file I used in case you want to try it on your own : )

[jrmach]

Al your Freakin me out.You reading my mind?????:idea:

[aldepoalo]

Here is another example of how you can use the adaptive roughing


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[aldepoalo]

Another nice feature on adaptive roughing is you can use 100% of your tool.


This image is a standard offset pocket.


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Nothing wrong with it, just that where would be stand ups left because the step over is greater than 50% off the cutter.


This image is the adaptive roughing using 100% of the cutter


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You can see how it will clean all the material with a smooth cutting motion!

[Big Chips]

being really new to adaptive...could you pout this in simple terms...and explain what it is...sorry for being clueless.

[SeanDa]

Adaptive Roughing is a feature that is a high speed roughing option. Instead of using any straight line cutting movements, it uses arced movements to allow more contact per pass with the tool, allowing for a quicker roughing cycle. Think of it as a 3D Roughing HSM.