Tool depths

[oakes3]

I have a Freud 1/8" round nose bit I would like to use with Aspire as a finishing cutter.

Its cutting edge is only 23/64" deep though. How do I limit the depth it is trying to cut so it doesn't cut too deep?

In the tool edit page I can set the depth per cut, but can't see where to specify max depth for that particular tool.

Thanks

[RoutnAbout]

I have a Freud 1/8" round nose bit I would like to use with Aspire as a finishing cutter.
Its cutting edge is only 23/64" deep though. How do I limit the depth it is trying to cut so it doesn't cut too deep?
In the tool edit page I can set the depth per cut, but can't see where to specify max depth for that particular tool.
Thanks

Oakes3, Welcome to the forum,
When you create your profile or pocket toolpath, a window opens up (like the image I've posted below).
This is where you set your max tool depth for that tool during that toolpath.

[Turtle49]

I have a Freud 1/8" round nose bit I would like to use with Aspire as a finishing cutter.

Its cutting edge is only 23/64" deep though. How do I limit the depth it is trying to cut so it doesn't cut too deep?

In the tool edit page I can set the depth per cut, but can't see where to specify max depth for that particular tool.

Thanks

Oakes3 Welcome to the forum!

I think what your looking for is the "Pass depth" in the tool database. This will not limit the cut to be no more than 23/64", but it will stop the bit from cutting more than say 1/16" at a time. That will stop the bit from being overwhelmed.

In addition to that, during your finish cuts you don't typically cut more that 0.04" at a pass anyway. The roughing tool path will usually clear all but 0.04" away before you run your finish cut.

Does that make sense?
Tim

[RoutnAbout]

Sorry Oakes3, I misread your post. Tims post is what your looking for.
Thanks Tim.

[oakes3]

Sorry Oakes3, I misread your post. Tims post is what your looking for.
Thanks Tim.

Actually, you gave the answer I needed - Maybe I explained wrong.

The tool widens significantly after 23/64" so if it tried to cut a deeper narrow slot or pocket it would jam against the top surface, no matter how much was cut per pass.

Thanks to you both though for the quick replies.

I need to learn a lot more about pocket cuting, and effective tool use.