[Clot]

Imagine a pocket shapped like a lower case g without the circular island in the middle. The tail of the g is the same width as the cutter. Any tips on how to get the pocket tool to cut down into the narrow tail? Another way of asking the question is how would I program a closed end slot on imported 3D geometry where the slot is the same width as the cutter?

Thanks folks...

[Matt Berube]

You should use "contour" instead of pocket.

[mastercamguru]

You could lie to Mcam. Tell it the tool is .001" smaller than it is.

[cadcam]

Without really any thought I would jump on Mastercamgurus thought. easy place to go. or some what the same thought review picture.

[Clot]

Thanks guys. Couldn't get the Contour to work either so just fudged it with a 0.1mm "lie".

[mastercamguru]

Yup that'll do it too.

[DJPLAST]

Use a smaller cutter!

[ObrienDave]

Another way is to create a curve down the center of the tail.
Turn the compensation type to OFF.
Then Mcam doesn't care what size tool you are using.
That's how I program letter engraving, by using the letter as a centerline contour.