Yes you can. I do it all the time. You can find
examples already created. Look in
directory \turn\tctg
-----Original Message-----
From: Lee Greer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 10:12 AM
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Subject: [mfg-smartcam] custom tool
From: Lee Greer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 10:12 AM
To: Smartcam Mailing List (E-mail)
Subject: [mfg-smartcam] custom tool
Is it possible to create a custom lathe tool for show cut? I think I have tried about every possible combination. .sh3, open closed profile, layer 1, xy, zx work plain. What am I missing? This form tool will plunge into work piece.
Advanced Turning 11.5
Lee Greer
CNC\CAD programmer
Midwest Precision Tool & Die
LATHE TOOL.zip<<LATHE TOOL.zip>>
