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  1. #1
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    Help with toolpath.

    Hello.
    I'm currently trying to learn Mastercam and i have a question

    How can i machine out the part i have painted in black in the picture?
    The piece is 10 millimeters thick and the "pocket" i have painted is 5 millimeters deep.

    I have tried making a rectangle and pocketing it but i'm not getting the result i want, could anyone help me out with this?

    Also attached the mcx file if that is any help.


    thanks
    MagooT
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  2. #2
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    please review mu file Partcadcam and see how I used the contour for this option.
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    Cadcam
    Software and hardware sales, contract Programming and Consultant , Cad-Cam Instructor .

  3. #3
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    create a geometry..... then pocket it out it work like charm.
    The best way to learn is trial error.

  4. #4
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    cadcam> Thanks! That's exactly what i was looking for could you please tell me how you did it?
    I tried drawing a rectangle, solid extrude (cut body), and then adding a contour toolpath. But it just goes inside the rectangle and doesn't extend out like yours did.

    thanks
    MagooT

  5. #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by MagooT View Post
    Hello.
    I'm currently trying to learn Mastercam and i have a question

    How can i machine out the part i have painted in black in the picture?
    The piece is 10 millimeters thick and the "pocket" i have painted is 5 millimeters deep.

    I have tried making a rectangle and pocketing it but i'm not getting the result i want, could anyone help me out with this?

    Also attached the mcx file if that is any help.


    thanks
    MagooT
    is the radius of your mill larger than the radius in the corner's of your pocket? double check your endmill diameter.

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