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Mastercam��X4�Training�Tutorials�–�Professional�Courseware�Mill�4/5�Axis�Date:�June�15,�2009�Copyright�©�1984���2009�In�House�Solutions�Inc.�All�rights�reserved.�Author:�Mariana�Lendel�ISBN:�978�1�926566�34�4��
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4�AXIS�TOOLPATHS.......................................................................................................................... 1�
Axis�Substitution���Roll�the�geometry ............................................................................................. 2�
Axis�Substitution���Unroll�the�geometry ....................................................................................... 10�
Using�Rolldie�C�hook�to�machine�with�the�edge�of�the�tool......................................................... 15�
Axis�Substitution,�Rotary�Axis�Positioning�&�Transform��Rotate.................................................. 17�
Axis�Substitution�–Creating�a�Cylindrical�Helix ............................................................................. 24�
Axis�Substitution�–Creating�a�Conical�Helix .................................................................................. 26�
4�Axis�Rotary�Toolpath .................................................................................................................. 28�
4�Axis�Rotary�Toolpath�–Axial�dampening .................................................................................... 30�
Tool�Planes�–�Indexing�about�A�axis ............................................................................................. 32�
Tool�Planes�–�for�horizontal�machining�centers ........................................................................... 38�
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GENERIC�5�AXIS�TOOLPATHS ........................................................................................................ 49�
5�Axis�curve�toolpath .................................................................................................................... 50�
5�Axis�Drill ..................................................................................................................................... 74�
5�Axis�Swarf................................................................................................................................... 88�
5�Axis�Flowline .............................................................................................................................. 96�
5�Axis�Multisurface ....................................................................................................................... 99�
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ADVANCED�MULTIAXIS�TOOLPATHS........................................................................................... 102�
Projection�(engraving)�................................................................................................................ 102�
Port�Machining�tilting�through�curve.......................................................................................... 104�
Impeller�Blade�Swarf�Finishing.................................................................................................... 107�
5�Axis�Swarf ................................................................................................................................. 110�
Advanced�interface�to�machine�fillet�surfaces ........................................................................... 113�
Advanced�interface�to�create�a�multi�surface�finish�toolpath.................................................... 115�
Advanced�interface�to�finish�the�ends�of�the�blade ................................................................... 120�
Advanced�Multiaxis�gouge�strategies ......................................................................................... 125�
Advanced�interface�surface�roughing......................................................................................... 137�
Advanced�interface�semi�finish�the�blade�in�a�swarf�cut............................................................ 139�
Advanced�interface�finish�the�blade�in�a�surface�finish�manner ................................................ 142�
Advanced�interface�finish�the�fillet............................................................................................. 147�
Cleaning�the�back�of�the�blade–�using�finish�scallop .................................................................. 151�
Transform�–�rotate�to�complete�the�entire�part .................................................................153
Impeller�floor�surface�without�tilt�curve..................................................................................... 158�
Impeller�semi�finish�blade�using�Swarf ....................................................................................... 162�
Impeller�finish�blade�using�Advanced�interface ......................................................................... 164�
Transform�–�rotate�to�complete�the�entire�part......................................................................... 166�
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