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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: cherokee140d on August 06, 2012, 11:31:37 AM

Title: Boring a Taper
Post by: cherokee140d on August 06, 2012, 11:31:37 AM

I am attempting to bore a taper e.g. MT-2 in an aluminum block on my mill.
Have done so on the lathe using the taper wizard.
So far I haven't found a method for the mill.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
John

Title: Re: Boring a Taper
Post by: Graham Waterworth on August 07, 2012, 09:00:14 AM

A taper reamer or ball nosed cutter and lots of ever decreasing circles is the only way unless you have a U spindle fitted  ;D

Title: Re: Boring a Taper
Post by: cherokee140d on August 07, 2012, 09:43:33 AM

Graham

Was afraid that was the answer. Had hoped that someone may have modified a circle wizard.
So far I have made a tapered reamer on the lathe, milled 3 cutting surfaces and filed teeth in them.
Guess for now thats the answer.
Thanks