Does anybody know how to machine a Helix, simultaneously with a 4th axis,on the outside of a 400mm dia part using FeatureCam. I have a solid model imported from solidworks, is there an easy solution to this? Am I just not clicking the right buttons?
Does anybody know how to machine a Helix, simultaneously with a 4th axis,on the outside of a 400mm dia part using FeatureCam. I have a solid model imported from solidworks, is there an easy solution to this? Am I just not clicking the right buttons?
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Yes, make a groove, set your parameters. Make sure when you start/import the part 4 axis rotary index is on on the appropriate axis. Make the groove, set the angle to the helix angle, and select wrap feature around index axis.
Thanks Shamanj, got it sorted out
Yeah I'm a bit of a gun at 4th axis. Send my the model and I'll see whats up. You can machine with the Y offset at a particular location. Look for Y offset in the help dialogue