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Hi

I am new to visual cad, I am trying to machine a stub flange and just want to machine the angle as a separate tool path but can't figure out how to do it? any help would be greatly appreciated

http://www.unionglobaltech.com/products/stub-flange/#

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Hi,
You obviously should have the flange pointing the other way (looking at the picture) when machining. You can use Horizontal Finishing for the taper geometry and contain it within the Z heights of the tapered part. The rest of the flange can be cut using 2-1/2 axis profiling. Hope this helps.
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Re: New to Visual Cad

Post by 1383316964 »

Hi

thanks for the reply, yes I have the face down on the table, thank you I will try this and see how it looks
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