Help with chamfer on a pipe

[Derek]

Hi all, I’m just wondering g if it’s possible to chamfer the hole in the attached image.

The pipe is not on a 4th axis but mounted to the table. Can anyone help?

[FixitMike]

One way: Use a VCarve 3D clip art model of a half cylinder the same size as the pipe. Draw the circle, and use a profile toolpath "On" the vector to chamfer, using a 90 degree V bit with "Project toolpath onto 3D model" checked.You may want to make the circle slightly smaller than the actual hole.

And, of course, try it on a piece of scrap first.

[kyeakel]

Is that plastic pipe? If so, could you run the cut path with a v-bit or is the chamfer angle uncommon?

Kipp

[Derek]

Thanks for that, I’ll have a play around

Is that plastic pipe? If so, could you run the cut path with a v-bit or is the chamfer angle uncommon?

Kipp

[Derek]

Yeah, I used an end mill for simplicity because I was unable to create the curve toolpath.
Using a V-Bit would make the hole larger when cutting deeper.

There is a pvc socket to go in that hole and then it gets plastic welded. The chamfer is to allow the weld to penetrate deeper. I could just file it but I’d rather do it all on the machine if possible.

Thanks for that, I’ll have a play around

Is that plastic pipe? If so, could you run the cut path with a v-bit or is the chamfer angle uncommon?

Kipp