New to board and I have a problem

[Nate]

get a slitting saw that will fit the dimensions of your gear
I wish :( 1.25" Nope, any bigger and it will hit the squirrel cage.

Again, I have no personal experience, but McMaster-Carr sells slitting saws down to 3/4 of an inch diameter.

[Mike]

:o So they do.

I downloaded a couple of programs to generate a tool path here.

• http://gearotic.com/ESW/FavIcons/index.php?topic=131.0
• http://gearotic.com/ESW/FavIcons/index.php?topic=130.0

[Nate]

:o So they do.

I downloaded a couple of programs to generate a tool path here....

The context suggests that that's a tool path set-up for a form cutter (i.e. tapered tool).  The slot cutters are straight-sided, so that tool path might not be appropriate.

[Mike]

Yes, I communicated with Chuck, and he told me the tool path was for a straight flank cutter.