[GregGleason]

I have setup a 2D operation for the final finishing operation.

However I am not sure that the toolpath is correct. It appears that it just stays on the surface. What can I check?

Greg

[MarcusWolschon]

In the view options you can see the tool path.
Then you can check your segment settings If there is actually material to remove.

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[Lennings]

Have you correctly set the "Machining level" in the 2D Operation parameters (General tab) ?

[GregGleason]

Have you correctly set the "Machining level" in the 2D Operation parameters (General tab) ?

Lex, that was the missing piece I needed. I am now expecting a good result.

Thanks!

Greg

[GregGleason]

Looking closely at the graphic, it appears that the tool path goes through the bridge.

Do the 2D operations "see" the bridge?

Greg

[Lennings]

Hi Greg,
Sorry for the delayed response: normally I get an email when a new post is present here, however for some reason that did not work in this case.
The answer is a simple no: indeed the 2D operation does not see the 3D geometry. That brings the advantage that you can easily use a 2D toolpath to actually machine the results of the 3D toolpaths.
You can make a 2D operation see the 3D geometry by checking the option "Project 2D contour on 3D Part geometry" in the 2D Operation parameters, further see the Help button on that page.
Lex.