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Pcoket (standard) center on entry point question


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So, I am taking a similar program and converting it over to a new part ( same holes and taps, just different locations ) and I get to this pocket program. 

In the geometry, I have 4 chains for the two pockets. I have "Chain Point 1 " , " Chain 2", "Chain Point 3" and " Chain 4". 

I can only assume the Chain Point 1 and 3 are the two points set for the entry. Problem I am having is setting the points again. I can re-chain the geometry but cannot seem to find where I reset the entry points. I even tried to do a new pocket toolpath thinking it might prompt me after choosing "Center on Entry Point" but I get nothing. 

Using Mcam 2018

As always, I greatly appreciate you help. 

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3 minutes ago, DCOPE17 said:

I can only assume the Chain Point 1 and 3 are the two points set for the entry. Problem I am having is setting the points again. I can re-chain the geometry but cannot seem to find where I reset the entry points. I even tried to do a new pocket toolpath thinking it might prompt me after choosing "Center on Entry Point" but I get nothing. 

 

You should just be able to add them inside of your chain geometry. 

Chain manager - re-chain all - select points, select pocket chains.  

If Center on entry point is checked in the helix entry window, it should center over the points.

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