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  1. #1
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    Question Is it possible to mod a generated tool path?

    Is it possible to manually modify the generated tool path curve geometry inside of a MadCAM working session?

    Scenario: I am cutting a new neck design and prefer to perform my final Z-level pass running along the X-axis (parallel to my neck centerline), and due to the shallow edge taper I am getting many tool lifts/repositions to cut areas that can easily be cleaned with my first sanding pass. The attached image is a close-up of my tool path with a 0.004" offset between passes

    I am using MadCAM 4.3 basic with Rhino 4.0 SR9

    I have played with the variable values, and some values work great for cerain regions but cause other regions to increase the number of lifts.

    I'm sure I could spend time digging thru the G-code, but editing the path geometry seems like a more robust and efficient means if it's possible to do so

    all the best,

    R
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  2. #2
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    Unhappy

    based on the absence of replies, I'm guessing the answer is 'no, it's not possible'

    bummer there's no way to do this without digging thru the generated text file

    all the best,

    R

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