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  1. #1
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    Cut "deep" corners for a pocket? Square peg into a round hole!

    Recently started using SolidCam for a hobby CNC router.
    Cutting a rectangular pocket of course leaves rounded corners.
    Is there an option in SolidCam to cut deeper into corners?
    This way a 1'x2" rectangular pocket will truly receive a 1'x2" rectangular peg, not counting the tolerances, etc...
    Example is the two bottom corners in the attached image. Blue outline is the original rectangle pocket.

  2. #2
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    Re: Cut "deep" corners for a pocket? Square peg into a round hole!

    Just update your geometry to match reality. Any reason not to?

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    Re: Cut "deep" corners for a pocket? Square peg into a round hole!

    That is certainly an option, was hoping there is a SolidCAM option.
    The only problem is that it is no longer "parametric". The size of the dog-bone (the notch) should change based on the size of the bit / mill used.

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    Re: Cut "deep" corners for a pocket? Square peg into a round hole!

    Draw it how you want it, its quite simple.

  5. #5
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    Re: Cut "deep" corners for a pocket? Square peg into a round hole!

    It would be nice, but I just add it to my geometry when I create a part as others have suggested.

    Richard

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