Thanks, Seth.  I can't figure out why I don't have the option to set a chamfer width in 2d contour.  A recent update seems to have removed that ability for me.

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Thanks, Seth.  I can't figure out why I don't have the option to set a chamfer width in 2d contour.  A recent update seems to have removed that ability for me.

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Goodness...I have no idea what all that means!  The radial formula says invalid expression when I try to use it.  The axial formula was okay.  When using this in 2d contour, how would you adjust the chamfer width?  I'm assuming you use 2d contour?

Thank you for your video.  It's hard for me to follow but I think there's some practical info hiding within it.  Practical meaning it might be something I could comprehend but it's a bit of a language challenge.

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Be aware, this is prone to colliding with the model, so ensure you check carefully and simulate prior to running on a machine

Goodness...I have no idea what all that means!  The radial formula says invalid expression when I try to use it.  The axial formula was okay.  When using this in 2d contour, how would you adjust the chamfer width?  I'm assuming you use 2d contour?

Ah, actually no.  I made a form tool.  I tried something beforehand and it didn't work so thought I needed a special tool.  Let me try it again.

Be aware, this is prone to colliding with the model, so ensure you check carefully and simulate prior to running on a machine

So, how do you enter those? Go down to "Stock To Leave", turn it on and then click on the three-dot icon to the right. Select "Edit User Expression". This opens a new dialog box, so just copy/paste those values

-((tool_diameter-tool_tipDiameter)/2*Math.tan((90-tool_taperAngle) * Math.PI/180))+(chamferWidth*Math.tan((90-tool_taperAngle) * Math.PI/180))

I found an older article about creating a form tool and how to program a simple back chamfer but it's not working.  It's not entirely clear to me if you're to use the 2d chamfer or 2d contour options.  I have my form tool set up but can't figure out what to do next.  Can someone help?  This is the article I found:

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Ah, actually no.  I made a form tool.  I tried something beforehand and it didn't work so thought I needed a special tool.  Let me try it again.

Thanks, Seth.  I can't figure out why I don't have the option to set a chamfer width in 2d contour.  A recent update seems to have removed that ability for me.

So, how do you enter those? Go down to "Stock To Leave", turn it on and then click on the three-dot icon to the right. Select "Edit User Expression". This opens a new dialog box, so just copy/paste those values

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That's because the file was saved in a Developer build of Fusion. Since it's "from the future", it can't be opened in Production. Tsk Tsk..

Thanks, Seth.  I can't figure out why I don't have the option to set a chamfer width in 2d contour.  A recent update seems to have removed that ability for me.

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I usually use 2D contour for this. Please see the attached file as an example. If you check the expressions in stock-to-leave, you will see the formulas that are shown in the article.

I usually use 2D contour for this. Please see the attached file as an example. If you check the expressions in stock-to-leave, you will see the formulas that are shown in the article.

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-((tool_diameter-tool_tipDiameter)/2*Math.tan((90-tool_taperAngle) * Math.PI/180))+(chamferWidth*Math.tan((90-tool_taperAngle) * Math.PI/180))

That's because the file was saved in a Developer build of Fusion. Since it's "from the future", it can't be opened in Production. Tsk Tsk..

Thank you but I'm having trouble opening the file.  I needed to update Fusion and restart but it still won't open.  I've attached a log file.

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Thank you for your video.  It's hard for me to follow but I think there's some practical info hiding within it.  Practical meaning it might be something I could comprehend but it's a bit of a language challenge.

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Thank you but I'm having trouble opening the file.  I needed to update Fusion and restart but it still won't open.  I've attached a log file.

-((tool_diameter-tool_tipDiameter)/2*Math.tan((90-tool_taperAngle) * Math.PI/180))+(chamferWidth*Math.tan((90-tool_taperAngle) * Math.PI/180))

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-((tool_diameter-tool_tipDiameter)/2*Math.tan((90-tool_taperAngle) * Math.PI/180))+(chamferWidth*Math.tan((90-tool_taperAngle) * Math.PI/180))

Hi Seth,Can you confirm the radial offset formula is correct?  It makes no sense to me when I look at it and it's not working.

I found an older article about creating a form tool and how to program a simple back chamfer but it's not working.  It's not entirely clear to me if you're to use the 2d chamfer or 2d contour options.  I have my form tool set up but can't figure out what to do next.  Can someone help?  This is the article I found:

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Hi Seth,Can you confirm the radial offset formula is correct?  It makes no sense to me when I look at it and it's not working.

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