Hi Danny - great topic! Do you know what the Radial and Axial values are used for in the Cut Parameters? Would like to define a HSM strategy and have the S&F and depth values populated to the operation via the Tool Manager. Thanks!
Those settings represent the percentage of the tool diameter. If using a solid carbide mill for instance, you would want a small (8-12%) radial amount with a large axial engagement (75-100%) of tool diameter. If you are using a high-feed mill, the opposite would apply. A very small axial amount ( .03-.06 depth of cut) and large radial amount ( 55-85%) of tool diameter.
Depending on the alloy and temper I would tend to agree, but time is money and it is pretty impressive what proper tooling and programming is capable of achieving.
Hi Danny - great topic! Do you know what the Radial and Axial values are used for in the Cut Parameters? Would like to define a HSM strategy and have the S&F and depth values populated to the operation via the Tool Manager. Thanks!
Those settings represent the percentage of the tool diameter. If using a solid carbide mill for instance, you would want a small (8-12%) radial amount with a large axial engagement (75-100%) of tool diameter. If you are using a high-feed mill, the opposite would apply. A very small axial amount ( .03-.06 depth of cut) and large radial amount ( 55-85%) of tool diameter.
What's up Danny.
4 flute in aluminum is asking to clog up and break. ask me how i know.
Depending on the alloy and temper I would tend to agree, but time is money and it is pretty impressive what proper tooling and programming is capable of achieving.