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  1. #1
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    MasterCAM multiple pockets in one tool path group

    I am trying to mill multiple pockets with the same tool. I would like the mill to complete each pocket before moving to the next (as this is much faster due to my slow rapids.)

    I have been doing this by creating a separate tool path group for each pocket, and containing it with its associated geometry. This works, but is time consuming to set up when there are many pockets.

    Is there a way to make one tool path group with a containment geometry that includes all pockets, but tell MasterCam to finish each pocket before moving to the next?

    When I do this Mastercam will only mill one depth layer at a time, jumping from pocket to pocket and completing the each layer for all pockets before moving to the next deeper. This is very time consuming to mill.

    Thanks!

  2. #2
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    Re: MasterCAM multiple pockets in one tool path group

    What version are you using? Is it a 2d or 3d pocket?

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    Re: MasterCAM multiple pockets in one tool path group

    Old version, X4. I guess 2.5D? Just Mill Toolpaths-> Surface Rough->Pocket. 3 Axis machine, no 4th axis.

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    Re: MasterCAM multiple pockets in one tool path group

    Have you tried "Optimize cut order" in Gap settings?
    Got to be honest, i can't remember in X4 very much.
    Post up a sample file for us to look at.

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    Re: MasterCAM multiple pockets in one tool path group

    That was it! You are awesome!

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