Originally Posted by
rceebuilder
Dear guys I'm trying to design a new propeller with katia .I plan to mill it on my 3 axis CNC router but I have to do some exercise first .On the other hand I have not a 3D cam software . Can someone convert it to g-code for me ?
thanks in advance
Rceebuilder
Originally Posted by
GaryCorlew
No it would have to be done on a 4th axis or in a lathe
I'll have to agree with Gary on this. It can be done with a 3 Axis Machine but will require a few fixtures. This would be better off on a 4 Axis Mill or Multi-Tasking Lathe with Live Tooling.
BTW; katia = Catia, and what version are you running? Catia V5 Rocks the Machining World 10 Fold.
:cheers:
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