Here is a list of all the postings Maarten van Veen has made in our forums. Click on a thread name to jump to the thread.
Thread: Cutting a gear wheel |
03/06/2009 19:57:18 |
If you really want to indulge yourselve in mathematics, you can work it out as Mark suggests. However, if you want to produce the part, try to create a *.dxf file and from there, use a CAD program. I use Cut2D to full satisfaction (usual disclaimer) . The program calculates the new path, taking into account the diameter of the endmill. Watch out, the program does not protest if you endmill has too large a diameter !
I also use a program called involute.exe which creates the Gcode.
regards, Maarten
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