A little info to add for Michael's Thurday Agenda:
We all know what a
wizard Michael Mezalick is. He is planning some real whiz bang and intentionally
out of the box rotary projects. We are going to try and cut most everything that
is designed at the Camp. This will be both unbranded and all branded. We are
hoping to have users bring projects or designs from all machine brands and
control softwares. We also hope to entice some OEMS to have machines with rotary
axes that will cut them.
My class, titled "Rotary (4th) Axis Demystified"
, is about an hour and a half and consists of information pertinent to those
that have a rotary axis, or those who may wish to purchase or build one.
Hardware and software information from both branded and generic 4th axis
products. From Vectric rotary wrapped 2D setups to full 4th axis machining, with
2, 2.5 and 3D indexed machining in between.
All Vectric Rotary gadgets
are explained along with hand coding for the rotary that most anyone can
understand. There will be info of value for those that have never done rotary
and a few tricks and techniques that even the most experienced will appreciate.
I will have on hand one of my wood lathe modifications with a rotary 4th axis
and this will allow a good number of the class files to be cut live, along with
those from Michael's designs. Special attention will be dedicated to applying
2.5 and 3D toolpaths to 3D blank models that are either lathe turned or 3D
toolpathed within VCPro or Aspire.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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