How to face mill with Intercon ?

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How to face mill with Intercon ?

Post by vdiallonort »

Hello,

I am really a beginner, and I messed up one of my POM stocks while learning, so I would like to face mill (I have a 40 mm face mill tool ) with Intercon to get back to a flat surface. Is there any way to do that with conversational mode ? I have an Acorn Centroid Pro.
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Re: How to face mill with Intercon ?

Post by cncsnw »

Yes.

Use the "Face" canned cycle (F5/Cycles -> F4/Face).

If possible, you will want to set your starting X at least a cutter radius off one side (e.g. off the left, or minus); and set your facing length (X travel) to the width of the part plus the cutter diameter. That way, the turnaround will be done fully off the part, leaving a nicer finish.


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