There are a number of operations that implement popular 4/5 axis machining techniques.
The operations create a Five Axis cycle, with the appropriate settings for the technique.
Note that for 4/5 Axis Simultaneous Milling you need a Mill or Mill/Turn code generator based on one of the adaptive templates. However the only one of these associated operations available in Mill/Turn is the Four Axis Rotary operation.
The operations are:
Five Axis Finishing
Similar to Parallel Lace, except with the extra facility of the tool tilt being driven by the surface.
Five Axis Swarf
Cutting using the side of the tool, with the tool being laid flat against the surface.
Four Axis Rotary
Cutting which can be parameterised by the radial distance of the tool from an axis of rotation for the part. Typically used for machining camshafts etc.
Five Axis Curve
Runs the tool once along a curve, with the tool axis parallel to a drive surface. Useful for de-flashing, for example.
Hints and Tips
The operations are self-explanatory, with illustrations and tip text included in the dialog, and Status Bar prompts for digitised input.
Use tools from the Toolstore to ensure that gauge lengths and so on are correct (this is vital for correct machine simulation).
If machining times are critical, once the operation is created you should edit its Five Axis Cycle, setting the minimum gouge checking possible (full gouge checking is always enabled by default).
You are always prompted for a 'Start Point', simply right-click if this is not important.