Have I got this right?
I want to produce a box with a lip for a lid to fit on to it, similar to this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVA6f5C4Btw) video on YT. Should I use the Pocket Allowance to do this and, if so, is an offset of 0.02mm enough for the lid not being an interference fit?
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Quick question about Pocket Allowance
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Quick question about Pocket Allowance
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Re: Quick question about Pocket Allowance
It's a 26 minute video. Any particular time code we should look at?
It's also worth noting what the help file says about it:
It's also worth noting what the help file says about it:
Pocket Allowance
This option is used to leave material on the inside of the pocket for the Profile Pass to clean-up. This is often very useful for ensuring the cutter does not mark the edge surface of the pocket when roughing out.
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Re: Quick question about Pocket Allowance
Personally, I would use a clearance of at least .25mm per side. This may not be enough for some woods and machine setups.
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Re: Quick question about Pocket Allowance
Point made. It's at 0:25 but I linked the video just to show the lip.
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Re: Quick question about Pocket Allowance
So, this would make the pocket in the lid 0.5mm larger than the lip it sits on.
That makes sense, thank you.
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