With 5-axis machining, though, shorter tools and toolholders are possible to use. In 3-axis machining, the main concern with toolholding is how far the cutting tool extends from the holder. Familiarity with Tools, Holders, and 5-axis Machine ToolsĪ prerequisite to multiaxis programming is spatial awareness of all moving parts. Simulation allows programmers to test different techniques and processes without ever endangering their physical material or tools. To find these optimized toolpaths, users should use the software’s built-in simulation solutions. The result is an optimized machining process that is completed faster and produces better finishes. This is because 5-axis machining makes it possible to cut a part on all but one side (the side being held by the fixture). With 5-axis machining, however, machinists can prioritize finding the absolute best toolpath strategies without wasting time selecting or designing fixtures. Part Placement, Fixture Design, and Machine Simulationįor most parts machined on a 3-axis machine, a machinist will start the decision-making process by selecting the fixture first and the toolpath strategies next. Starting with 3 + 2 machining allows users to exercise their creativity over toolpaths and sequences of orientations. Luckily, this technique is supported by basic Mastercam Mill, so any Mill user can experiment with multiaxis techniques. With 3 + 2 machining, a 3-axis program is run on a 5-axis machine so that the tool can be held at a fixed angle that isn’t necessarily 90°, but this angle cannot be changed during machining. In 5-axis machining, the tool can meet the material at angle around the X-, Y-, and Z-axes and can adjust this angle as machining progresses. 3 + 2 Machiningģ + 2 machining is not necessarily a standard multiaxis technique it’s more of a stepping stone into simultaneous 5-axis machining. Its interface is intuitive, but savvy users can maximize their multiaxis proficiency by diving into these five concepts. It’s available for add-on for Mastercam Mill 3D, Mastercam Router 3D, Mastercam Mill-Turn, and Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS. Mastercam Multiaxis add-on is designed to provide practical multiaxis machining strategies for simultaneous 4- and simultaneous 5-axis machining.
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