Need help with a slot

ssking · Unread post by **ssking** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:45 pm

hello,

I've been trying to figure out the best way to put this slot into this solid.
I'm sure there are a lot of ways this can be done, I'm just looking for a few good ideas.
The green curve shows what angle the trim(or cut) should be, depth of slot .56 in.
The bottom of the slot is flat and is also parallel with the white projected curve, so to speak of.
Not sure if this Is called "normal to the curve"

I'm working in 2009

thanks

jehronimo · Unread post by **jehronimo** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:32 am

Hi,

For me

the best solution is:

Transform your planar curve following Z- to the needed value (I try with 5in)
Launch the Pocket function
Use Curve In Place mode
Select your upper reference face
OK

IS it the result you are expecting?

jehronimo

olaio · Unread post by **olaio** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 1:55 pm

sorry ssking, but i don't understand what is your desired result!

ssking · Unread post by **ssking** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:22 pm

Hello,

And thanks for your replies.
I'll get back with ya'll this afternoon, something hot has come up.

thanks again!

Stephen

ssking · Unread post by **ssking** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 7:00 pm

Hello,

jehronimo, I'm hoping today I'll get a chance to try your solution.
olaio, the desired results I'm looking for is to put this slug into the pocket, with the slug flush with the surface, or in other words, the angle of the pocket
(trim)(cut) must be on the same angle as the green curve that I've showed on the projection.
I hope this helps.

Thanks

Stephen

ssking · Unread post by **ssking** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:37 pm

Hello,
jehronimo,

I'm not sure I understand, ''Transform your planar curve following Z- to the needed value (I try with 5in) '' But, I'm learning" Anyway, I've found a solution using another cad/cam software I'm more familiar with, this up-loaded file shows the results I'm looking for using TopSolid design, after I find my solution in TopSolid design, I will be working in TS cam to machine in 5 axis.

olaio,
Look at the up-loaded file.

Thank you

olaio · Unread post by **olaio** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:55 pm

Hi ssking

1 - Create a coordinate system on curve and point.
select the green curve and his middle point.
2 - Modify the create coordinate system spinning around Y or X 90Âº
3 - Create a duplicated coordinate system according the desired direction and desired distance.
4 - Project the existing curve on the created coordinate system.
5 - use the pocket tool with the "curve in place" option.

this should work

ssking · Unread post by **ssking** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:03 pm

Hello olaio,

I'll get a chance tomorrow to try your solution.

Thanks again for your help.

Stephen