5-axis Cutting with Wireframe Input

This toolpath strategy, located within the Unified toolpath as a new Cut Pattern option, cuts a 5-axis profile from the wireframe drive-curve and orientation-line input. When you click Add Curve row to add a cut pattern, you can now choose Wireframe from the Style list. No machining surfaces are required to generate a toolpath.

The Curve drive selection defines the profile that the tool follows. You define the tool orientation by tilt lines that are perpendicular to the drive curve. Select these orientation lines in the Machining parameters located beneath the Pattern grid.

Use the Tool Axis Control page for extra tool-motion control that is relative to the orientation lines. Mastercam interpolates the tool axis orientations throughout the motion between the orientation lines.

This cut pattern strategy offers complete control over tool motion with minimal required inputs.