I had to run a quick job on our 2 axis Fanuc lathe and programmed it with X5. I am wondering if anyone else has had issues with chipping inserts with these paths? It could be in the way I am generating them by selecting the radius and the OD line. Is there a better method? I think this is sort of like how an endmill can overload in a corner. The path comes in axially, then turns and follows the contour towards the OD.
Just curious how you guys do this stuff? Obviously this is pretty basic so hand coding could work but I prefer CAM for everything so we have a good record and can move to another machine if needed.
Just curious how you guys do this stuff? Obviously this is pretty basic so hand coding could work but I prefer CAM for everything so we have a good record and can move to another machine if needed.