I feel like there is a simple solution right in front of my eyes, but I can't seem to find it!
In the above photo, I'm having a hell of a time trying to program the face groove that dips below the shoulder behind the threads.
I am using a regular face groove tool to machine the portion above the threads, but just need to dig the rest out with my profile tool.
I've tried different combinations of Bar Fce, Groove Fce, etc. but each time, the tool wants to rapid straight out instead of up and out.
I am using this tool(56-1835) mounted up side down with the spindle running in reverse.
This is the program I have now that gets the shape I need, but still retracts poorly.
I know I can start fussing around with the TPC or just write an MNP program, but I was wondering if there are any standard Mazatrol commands that would work.
Thanks for your help!