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  1. #1
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    point machining tool path pattern

    WIthing a point unit, circle mill, I have two tools sequences inserted both with the same tool. I also use a line geometry selection.

    i am fairly sure this is a parameter issue but I can't find it.

    The tool does the first tool description for the first line goemetry, then goes to the second line geometry position, then back to the first line geometry position to finish with the second tool inserted, and finally to the last geometry.

    I want the machine to finish out the unit geometry in the first position of the line before moving to the second line geometry.

    There are a lot of rapid moves now between the two line geometries.

  2. #2
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    priority numbers 1 for rough 2 for finish.

  3. #3
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    If you want to rough and finish each hole in order use separate units for each one and use a different priority number for each units tool. Use priority 1 for rough and finish first hole and priority 2 for second unit.

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