Toolpath Type

Introduction

The Toolpath Type page allows you to select a particular toolpath type to apply as the operation of the Multiaxis feature. The page looks similar to the following.

Toolpath Type

Strategies   Wireframe Multiaxis Machining Swarf Machining Multiblade Port Machining Deburring Turn Milling Surface Parallel Cuts Cuts Along Curve Morph Between 2 Curves Parallel to Multiple Curves Project Curves Morph Between 2 Surfaces Parallel to Surface Flowline

 

 

These remaining sections explain the common parameters that are shared between many features.

 

• Wireframe - is for creating multiaxis features using wireframe geometry as the drive curve and tool orientation lines.

• Multiaxis Machining - is for roughing and finishing using solid/surface geometry.

• Swarf Machining - uses the side of the tool or as much of the tool flute as possible. This can be used to maximize material removal, create better surface finish quality, and constant cutting conditions.

• Multiblade - is used for parts with multiple blades such as impellers and blisks.
  

• Port Machining - is used for complex tubes.

• Deburring - is used for creating chamfers/fillets on the edges of complex parts.

• Turn Milling - is used to apply a milling tool to spinning stock.

• Surface - provides multiple strategies for machining solid/surface geometry. Select this option to enable the following strategies.

• Parallel cuts - creates a pattern of parallel cuts on the part.

• Cuts along curve - creates the toolpath that is perpendicular to a single geometry curve or surface edge.

• Morph between 2 curves - creates a toolpath that is blended between two geometry curves.

• Parallel to multiple curves - creates a toolpath that is offset from multiple selected geometry curves.

• Project curves - creates a toolpath by projecting a geometry curve onto a surface.

• Morph between 2 surfaces - creates a toolpath that is blended between two surfaces.

• Parallel to surface - creates a toolpath that is parallel to a selected surface.

• Flowline - creates a toolpath using the U or V lines of a single drive surface.

Next Topic

After selecting the Feature Type, click Next>> to go to the Posting dialog box, which is shown next.

Multiaxis Operation Tutorials

Multiaxis tutorials can be found in the Using Multiaxis Operations section of the Mill Tutorials topic.