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Width of Oval

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Been using Vectric D/T for a while, but have not run across this yet.
May be a dumb question, but here goes.......

I have an long oval that will hold a dust shoe brush: roughly 4" wide x 7" high.
Want to cut it at .33" deep (No problem) but also cut it .30 wide ... therein the rub!
I am using a .25 flat bottom mill.
How do I tell it to cut .30" wide with a .25 end mill?

Thank you in advance for the education. :oops:
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Re: Width of Oval

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Hi Bobby,

Create a Pocket with vectors offset to your desired width.

This assumes you’re not cutting the part out in that area.
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Re: Width of Oval

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Michael ...
Thank you for the reply. I just don't see where or how to set the cut width. If you can, I have included my test file. I also included a "Notes" to explain what I was doing. Basically, I tried to create the oval 3 different ways hoping to see if maybe a different option would pop up. FWIW, the notes say:
.Left: Rectangle created with radiused corners.
Center: 2 Circles then cut 1/2 off and joined with lines.
Right: Rectable then used Filet tool.
Long Rectange: Testing width needed to hold the brush backing.


Any suggestions you can offer is appreciated.

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Re: Width of Oval

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mtylerfl wrote:
Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:54 pm
Create a Pocket with vectors offset to your desired width.
Sample file enclosed illustrating Michael's post.

Your homework: take this sample file and create a pocket toolpath using your depth, tool, and the vectors included. :D

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Re: Width of Oval

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I THINK I FINALLY UNDERSTAND THE REFERENCE TO "OFFSET"

To get a .35" wide track, i could:

1) First pocket pass as .25" (cutter width) on Center Cut.
2) Create Offset of .1" as Inside Cut.
3} Second pass cutting the .1"

Does this sound correct ?
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Re: Width of Oval

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Michael and Steven: Thank you so much for the replies. Need to play with it some more, but thanks to y'all, I think I have the concept.
:D
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Re: Width of Oval

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You DON'T need offset.

1. Define your pocket vector for oval (you've already done that).
2. You tool database defines Depth of Cut Per Pass for mill.
3. Define the Cut Depth in the pocket toolpath (0.33")
4. Create Pocket Toolpath.
5. Run toolpath.

Watch Pocket Toolpath Guide - 2D Toolpaths https://www.vectric.com/support/tutoria ... DToolpaths

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Re: Width of Oval

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gkas wrote:
Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:23 pm
You DON'T need offset.

1. Define your pocket vector for oval (you've already done that).
2. You tool database defines Depth of Cut Per Pass for mill.
3. Define the Cut Depth in the pocket toolpath (0.33")
4. Create Pocket Toolpath.
5. Run toolpath.

Watch Pocket Toolpath Guide - 2D Toolpaths https://www.vectric.com/support/tutoria ... DToolpaths
Hi Gerry,

He also needs a 0.3” width using a 0.25” EM - hence, the offset
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Re: Width of Oval

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oooopppssss....... I didn't see the 0.33/0.35.

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Re: Width of Oval

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Personally I would do it by having the vectors at the correct distance rather than messing about with toolpath offsets. Lot clearer and easier to understand that way as per Michael and Stevens posts.

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Re: Width of Oval

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Thank you to all for the responses.
Hoping you can teach me enough so that I can help others in return.

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