[aldepoalo]

This 20 min video walks through a sample part using indexing and rotary toolpaths.

https://youtu.be/s-4kPGgHfpI

[hkenuam]

Wow! Al is on fire!

Thanks so much. Great stuff.

[denphillips2]

Hi Al,
You seem very familiar with this. I suppose you should be
I have a few question of capability. Sales guys don't really know. Could I chat with you for a few minutes?
I'll PM you my contact info.
Thanks!
Denny

[aldepoalo]

Hi Al,
You seem very familiar with this. I suppose you should be
I have a few question of capability. Sales guys don't really know. Could I chat with you for a few minutes?
I'll PM you my contact info.
Thanks!
Denny

My pm doesnt work on cnc zone. Just call me on my cell.

[denphillips2]

Ok, Al,
Is that your cell listed in your signature?
I am available about any time also. 720-209-0142
Thanks!

[denphillips2]

Just called that number, and got a lady at BobCad. She will give you a message from me Friday, If you could call me sometime before that please. 720-209-0142
Much appreciated,
Denny

[LeWhite]

Hey Al! When you select axis of rotation point which isn't on the WCS/ mechanical axis, the toolpath envokes a Y move to stay surface normal. Is that available with Bob 4ax std?

[aldepoalo]

LeWhite,

The toolpaths that I used in this part was done using the BobCAD CAM 4 axis standard. You do get a shift in Y for the new base point location ( axis or the rotary toolpath ). But I am not sure if that is really what you are asking. I think you are asking is if the 4 axis standard offer true 4 axis control of X Y Z A at the same time?

[BurrMan]

Hey Al! When you select axis of rotation point which isn't on the WCS/ mechanical axis, the toolpath envokes a Y move to stay surface normal. Is that available with Bob 4ax std?

It's not really staying "SURFACE" normal... It's staying "AXIS" normal.. So if you have a 4 inch cylinder chucked up at center then set the 4th rotation axis point in BobCad to be below the center point, when the rotary starts to turn around, the tip of the tool will be moving back and forth in Y as the cylinder turns...Tracking that new axis point inside of the 4 inch cyl.

[LeWhite]

@burrMan. Yes Axis normal requires Y motion when axis of rotation is not center of rotation. When axis of rotation is coaxial to center of rotation there is no Y motion. This has little correlation with surface normal. Thanks, as I have lived my whole life to get to this point. And its all in Bob4axstd.
I owe burrMan a few beercoin and Al tacos at Westec

[aldepoalo]

I ll take the tacos for sure!!!

😁

@burrMan. Yes Axis normal requires Y motion when axis of rotation is not center of rotation. When axis of rotation is coaxial to center of rotation there is no Y motion. This has little correlation with surface normal. Thanks, as I have lived my whole life to get to this point. And its all in Bob4axstd.
I owe burrMan a few beercoin and Al tacos at Westec