Hi Guys
Today I tried a pocket toolpath as I have done many times before , I wanted a rectangle 49 x 24.5mm. No mater what tooling I used I would end up with a rectangle bigger than what I asked for. Even if I used the clearance first and a finishing bit , it did the same.If I asked for a Profile Toolpath and cut inside , the measurements were accurate.
Not sure what is going on as I have done this so many times.
Hope someone can help.
Terry
Pocket Toolpath
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Re: Pocket Toolpath
If you are using the same tool(s) for both the pocket and the profile paths then really just about the only things that could make the pocket larger are:
- you've specified a pocket offset. Although I don't suspect this as that offset would need to be negative.
- you are using a large bit, its step-over is greater than 50%, and you are using an offset pocket clearance strategy
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Re: Pocket Toolpath
You could try and calibrate your cutter setting by machining a groove then taking a measurement of the width
of the groove and use this as your cutter diameter.
Have you checked your machine for any slop in the drivetrain ?
of the groove and use this as your cutter diameter.
Have you checked your machine for any slop in the drivetrain ?
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Re: Pocket Toolpath
Thanks guys,
The last time I bought some new router bits , when entering into database I copied another bit but forgot to change the diameter to the new router bit.
Something very simple but it had me baffled for most of the day
Terry
The last time I bought some new router bits , when entering into database I copied another bit but forgot to change the diameter to the new router bit.
Something very simple but it had me baffled for most of the day
Terry