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Simple Question, Answerable?


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I have a question about the simple 2D contour...

I create a simple linear line, 4" long, and running in Y. Lets say I want to create a slot (in this case .25 wide), I create a 2D contour and select the geometry. Now, let's say I want the tool to feed down, run along the geometry I created (no compensation), and instead of retracting and returning back to the start point I want it to feed down and mill back to the original start position. From there it would continue to mill, feed down, mill, feed down, etc. until it reaches the specified depth. 

I am unable to figure out how to do this using a simple 2D contour, is there another way?

Thanks for the help.

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37 minutes ago, savagkd said:

Try a Ramp.  It will not plunge at the ends, but may get you where you need to be.

 

The endmill type I'm using is just not liking that downward feed. 

2 minutes ago, #Rekd™ said:

If you use Pocket, create a point where you want to plunge. Chain the pocket first then add a point where you want to plunge. I usually use contour ramp for slots though.

See this video.

 

I didn't like using a Pocket operation for something so small. Instead, I offset the same linear lines .0001 off of center and connected them (creating a very small rectangle). I then ran a contour off of that geometry (no comp). It kind of worked... 

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