Port Machining No Problem - Mastercam

s.MIS MOTION WITH MINIMUM TiLT
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SMOOTH, SPIRAL PATH
Mqstercom's Port Expert odd-on creoles highly occurole five-
oxis loolpoth on prc-existing poi surtoce or solid doto, simul-
loneously minimizing mochine motion ond ovoiding collisions.
leave on the entire port. The toolpaths use three-axis machinlng
as far into the port as possible, and then convert automatically
to five-axis motion with minimum tilt. This leaves no fishtails or
inefficient reverse moves, and smoothly transitions where the
toolpaths meet at the middle of the port. The add-on provides
both roughing and finishing toolpaths to make ports from cast-
ings or billets. Further, because Port Exped can support unlim-
ited sudaces, the geometry can be made of multiple surfaces
that are stitched together.
"After programming the toolpaths, a programmer can
simulate the cutting process without leaving his or her desk.
Mastercam creates five-axis code that can run any CNC
machine. The simulation proceeds step-by-step through the
toolpath, even conveying the motion used in transition at the
middle of the port. Simulation is a safe and cost-effective way of
proving out the toolpath, and it can also aid in designing better
fixtures. With Port Expert, not only are engines breathing easier,
so are the machine programmers and Master Head Porters,"
Apro concludes.
For more information from CNC Software email karlo.
apro@mastercam.com "
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