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Originally Posted by teslalab2
:cry: so beautiful. Good work!
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Thanks.
I re-wrote my python script to handle the gcode creation for using standard profile gear cutters on the 4th axis using just a few variables. My mod 0.8 set of cutters are HSS and 32mm in diameter. The numbering is opposite of B&S cutters. It calculates the blank diameter, whole depth, and recommends the cutter based on tooth count. It also calculates feed and speed based on cutter diameter, tooth count, material SFM, and chip load. It saves the gcode to the local folder using the name given.
python tetrix_gear.py
Gear Parameters
Module: 0.8
Pressure Angle: 20
Number of Teeth: 104
Gear Width(I): 0.25
Cutter Parameters
Cutter Diameter(mm): 32
Cutter Thickness(mm): 4
Number of Teeth: 12
Feed and Speed
SFM: 280
IPT: 0.001
Results
Blank Diameter: 3.3386
Whole Depth: 0.0713
Cutter Number: 7
RPM: 849
IPM: 10
File Parameters
Enter Filename: tests2.txt
I sorted my back plotter so it renders correctly.
