Successfully took a multi-faceted obelisk from design to a finished part using live tool plane 4-axis machining. One part took about 3 hrs to complete. Roughing was done using only the top and bottom tool planes, 3 operations per side using a 0.5" end mill.
The finish pass was done using an "axial cut" live 4 axis toolpath, which is when the rotary table moves 1.5 degrees after the cutting tool has traveled the entire length of the part. See video for example. a 1/8" ball nose cutter was used with mineral spirit being added for a smoother cut finish.
5 operations were needed to separate the ball end of the part from the raw material
I also completed a small sheetmetal project. This is a custom funnel for a 55 gallon drum.
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