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[cbradshaw]

Does anyone know how I can machine this post?

It is made froma 4x4
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[jim_vv]

It would depend on what software you have. I have ArtCam Pro and would draw the profile and then extrude it across a model the width of the part. Then just do a four sided machining strategy (machine and then turn the part a total of four times)

[ron brown]

Carrol,

I would do similar to Jim's suggestion. I would also do a 'stack' of parts at one time, registering the parts from one end.

Ron

[cbradshaw]

Jim/Ron,

Thanks for the response, I will see if I can figure out how to use the extrude function.

Carroll

[jim_vv]

Carroll,

I did a quick pass on your post.

Kind Regards,

JIM
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[jim_vv]

Carroll,

To give you an idea, here is a screen shot of the vectors that I used.


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JIM

[cbradshaw]

Jim,
Thanks for trying to help me with this. A couple of questions:

What bit would you use and will the toolpath try and cut the whole surface in yellow and not just the shape on the end

I have the model but I cannot figure out how to rotate it so that the top of the post is being machined at the opposite end of the x axis .

Carroll

[jim_vv]

Carroll,

I have emailed you my phone number. Perhaps I can talk you through it.

JIM