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  1. 12-29-2014, 10:47 PM #1
    cruizer67
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    4th axis machining tapered floor

    I need help machining the floor to a path that is wrapped around a wheel

    I have been able to get the software to get close but cannot get it right I machine the floor to upper depth and now want to put the taper in the floor..
    I would like to mill from lowest pint to highest point width is .0179 tool is .012
    I can send file to someone who can help I have solidworks and camworks 2013.. if you need more info please let know
    thanks
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  2. 12-30-2014, 06:13 PM #2
    cruizer67
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    Re: 4th axis machining tapered floor

    I also have Camworks and solidworks 2011 if I could get pointed in the right direction it would be helpful
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  3. 01-01-2015, 08:20 PM #3
    Harvdog42
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    Re: 4th axis machining tapered floor

    Cruizer,

    It is hard to tell from the attachment what you are trying to do. If you can upload the solid model I could take a crack at it. Also need to know what material you are machining.

    Harvdog
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