machining a bezier curve

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machining a bezier curve

Post by rpj1955 » Wed 01 Feb , 2017 11:58 am

i am trying to cut a simple spiral from a bezier curve. although vr milling shows the correct path when selected the outcome is nothing like the original. see attached pics
Any ideas?
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Re: machining a bezier curve

Post by Denford Admin » Thu 02 Feb , 2017 12:12 pm

Hi. When the DXF file is imported into the latest version, 5.64, the output path appears to be followed correctly.
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This is produced using a single 'Follow Cut' path. Can you try the latest software version please?

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