Hi,
I just created my first form tool for a CMT finger pull bit (855.602.11). All went as planned until I tried to simulate the toolpath.
It seems vCarve uses the widest part of the cutter when simulating. I can see the shape of the cutter moving correctly on my toolpaths exactly as I planned. But because this bit is an under-cutting bit, vCarve simulation just shows a groove. I know in my head what the bit is doing and more importantly ran the program on a scrap piece before-hand, but it would be nice to see the proof before sending to the CNC.
Something I'm doing wrong or a limit to the simulation software?
I've attached photos of the simulation screen and the actual machined part to illustrate what I mean.
Form Tool Simulation - vCarve 8.5
- Adrian
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Re: Form Tool Simulation - vCarve 8.5
You can't create a form tool with an undercut and you can't simulate an undercut in VCarve.
http://support.vectric.com/aspire-quest ... h-undercut
http://support.vectric.com/aspire-quest ... h-undercut
- conifer
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Re: Form Tool Simulation - vCarve 8.5
Thanks. That's what I thought.
Although you can create a form tool with an undercut, and it does show the cutter correctly in the simulation. It just doesn't simulate the material removal correctly.
Although you can create a form tool with an undercut, and it does show the cutter correctly in the simulation. It just doesn't simulate the material removal correctly.
- Adrian
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Re: Form Tool Simulation - vCarve 8.5
You shouldn't be able to create a tool with an undercut as the software will give you an error message when you do so.