Drill sequences in 4 axis manufacturing

[osmistad]

Hi

I run a 4 axis mill wich the fourth axis is an A axis- revolving around the x axis. I want to use the drill and roughing sequences but do not succeed. In some of te sequences i can choose either 3,4 or 5 axis. but not the ones i've mentioned above. Is there anyone who have experience with these? There must be a way to make holes in a part using 4 axis. Look at attached picture for an example to solve

Odd Eirik

Norway

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[mnelson]

I guess I am trying to say it has nothing to do with creo it has to do with your machine controller. Some controls do not allow the use of cut com with all 4 axis. But if you have used cut com before with your rotary then you should be ok. Glad I could help.

[PauldeRidder · Accepted solution]

Matt,

I got it working!!! The reason why it wasn't working properly was that, the tool compensation was set to tool edge instead tool center. Thanks a lot man. Its all about the details.......

Regards,

Paul