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  1. #1
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    Aspire tool path calculation 40 + mins!

    Im just doing a 3d finish path, with a v bit with a .0005 stepover because at a .001 stepover the preview looks horrid, thought a 0 tip v bit would give more detail in a finish so that's y Im using that tool instead of a ball mill

    anyways ive got a dell precision m4500 with 16 gigs rams, anyone else ever have encountered this kind of calculation time?
    thoughts advice questions?
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    as I cannot seem to find the tutorial video on restmachining, which would be awesome if I could
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    The preview probably looks bad because of the V bit. How big of an object are you cutting? I'd really recommend using a ballnose tool. Even with a 1/16" ba;;nose, you should get a perfectly smooth finish with a stepover of around .003.

    Unless the total size of the object is less than about 1"x1", .0005 stepover is way too small.
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    According to this page, the Rest Machining tutorial should be on the Aspire discs that you should have.

    Tut - Aspire - 3D Techniques
    Gerry

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