That's EXCELLENT Rich ... THANKS !
I might try to get my boss to buy AC for me, that would be great.
I did get the MeshCam registered, went through the tuts. and HELP files.
It's pretty basic, easy to understand and work with.
The first sample I did was in alu using the Parallel in X approach, just like you illustrated. .0015 stepover.
Did a great job but leaves the very small scallops on each side of the profile ... just as you see them in your MeshCam post-machined model.
Then I did one utilizing the Waterline method and it came out much better in that there is only half of the polishing necessary due to the scallops, or steps, only being in the bottom of the trough, none on either side.
Here is a sample I just cut, actual size with a .050" ball endmill in 0-1 tool steel.
.0015 stepover, about 4 ipm, 20,000 rpm.
Very little to polish, 5-10 minutes using a stick with lapping compound.
My machine has about .0006-8" backlash or the results would probably be a bit better.
ALA in all .... I think it will work.
Thanks for all of the help ... all of ya.
Russ