Strange tool path
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Re: Strange tool path
Only a guess here, but any chance that you previewed the file with a 1/4" bit and cut it with one that was larger?
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Re: Strange tool path
I'd agree with Gary. It looks like it was cut with a larger bit than was specified in the preview.
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Re: Strange tool path
I cut it with a .25 end mill, same as in the tool path setup.
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Re: Strange tool path
Can you post the file?
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Re: Strange tool path
Or maybe you cut ON the vector instead of OUTSIDE of the vector...?
Re: Strange tool path
I'll try it again tomorrow with a fresh file. Let you all know.
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Re: Strange tool path
Also check that the tool defined in the tool database with 0.25 or whatever in the NAME really has a diameter of 0.25" set in the fields. I've often copied a tool, renamed it, but forgotten to actually change the diameter!
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Re: Strange tool path
Tool seems ok here's file
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Re: Strange tool path
The bit diameter is defined as 0.125 in your file
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Re: Strange tool path
Yes, we have two computers in the shop. one has the wrong tool description. thanks