Multi Axis Parallel Cuts Question?

[Bruce Kanzelmeyer]

Is there a way to limit (control) the Z depth of cuts in Multi-axis Parallel Cuts? I've got a 14.5" tall tool that I can machine in 3-axis mode down to 9" Z depth, but from Z 9" to 0" I'd like to do a multi-axis parallel cut operation. The multi-axis parallel cuts toolpath gives me a toolpath from the top of the part and not sure how to limit it to 9" and below. I could manually delete the Gcode above 9", but would prefer to define the Z levels, if possible. Thanks for any insight here.

[mayday]

you may want to use morgh between to curves and set your start/end margins where you need it. In parralell cuts you can only adjust the start margin and if your curve is at the bottom of the surface you can only back away from it

[cobra95kev]

You could just use determined by number of cuts and select only the # of cuts you need.

[Trevor Bailey]

easier to use Wes's method, but if you want, you can also create a surface and use that a check.

[Bruce Kanzelmeyer]

I was able to get exactly the result I was looking for by defining 2 points in Z as 0 and 9--the toolpath was limited exactly as I was looking for. Thanks Wes and all for input!

[Trevor Bailey]

be careful that way. you may want full radius depth, but only get tip depth. without seeing your part, just want to make you aware of possible next-tool gouge.