Flow Curve, 5 Axis

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Flow Curve, 5 Axis

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5th Axis Flow Curve menu icon

Flow Curve, 5 Axis

Flow Curve, 5 Axis

In this method, the toolpath flows on the part surfaces following the curves.  User must specify one or more contiguous curve or surface edges as drive curves which would be used as flow curves and select surfaces as drive surfaces. The drive curves needs to be on the surface edge of surface used as drive surfaces. You can use Lead/Lag angle controls to tilt the tool in the direction of cut.  The generated toolpath will be parallel to the drive curve.

See also: What Tool Types are Supported by this Operation?

 

tog_minusFlow Curve Example
Flow Curve, 5 Axis Example

Flow Curve, 5 Axis Example
tog_minusFlow Curve Menu Item

The 5 Axis Flow Curve operation is invoked by selecting the Program tab, clicking on the 5 Axis button in the Machining Browser and selecting the Flow Curve Operation.

Flow Curve, 5 Axis Menu Item - Premium Configuration Shown

Flow Curve, 5 Axis Menu Item - Premium Configuration Shown
tog_minusDialog Box: Flow Curve Operation

The dialog that is invoked when you choose this toolpath method is shown below:

Dialog Box: Flow Curve, 5 Axis

Dialog Box: Flow Curve, 5 Axis