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originally posted by jaydee, speaking of the nozzle
Unless that bit is used I don't see how a 3 axis mill can make that curve. But I never tried before either. My mill does not support alot of regular G-Code the bigger mills do. It has a DXF converter in it's software that convers it to G code the mill will support. Anyway if it is going to be milled send it to Fixittt. Just aswell have him do it all.
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Yes, it is possable on a 3 axis mill. 1...the easiest is with a form cutter..a radius tool. The other way is a bit tougher but if you have a ball-nosed endmill then you can do it with existing equiptment. What you do is litterally "generate" the radis in, by using the ball em to go around in a circle at a certain depth, then step in ( or out ) & move your Z axis down ( or up ). After about 100 passes, you are done. Tends to make lengthy programs, but if you need it/are interested, PM me.