Peck Drilling not retracting
Peck Drilling not retracting
I cannot seem to get my peck toolpath to retract. I have tried retract above starting depth and retract above height of previous pass. I hope the fix is simple, but I cannot figure out why it will not retract. I have confirmed the file preview by running the tool path (in the air) and it does not retract. Any help is greatly appreciated.
I am using 9.591 Thank you.
I am using 9.591 Thank you.
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Re: Peck Drilling not retracting
Show a screenshot of your settings, or at least show what amount you entered into the "retract above" box
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Re: Peck Drilling not retracting
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Last edited by cgeldert on Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:32 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Peck Drilling not retracting
Sorry try this one as I captured my extended screen in previous post.
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Re: Peck Drilling not retracting
Why do you think that you need the "Project toolpath on to 3D model" option checked? This is why there is no retracting.
Re: Peck Drilling not retracting
I got to the point where I am clicking boxes to see if something will change it. Unfortunately having that box unchecked gives me the same result, which is essential a plunge drill to full depth. I originally did not have that box checked.
Re: Peck Drilling not retracting
I also have reverted to using a earlier version of 9 and still am getting the same results.
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Re: Peck Drilling not retracting
What is your pass depth set to ?
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Re: Peck Drilling not retracting
What have you got the Pass depth of your cutter set to I think this has to set in accordance to Peck drilling.
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Re: Peck Drilling not retracting
I’m glad you don’t work in a munitions factory.
To the person who asked about pass depth: check the image—the answer is there.
Perhaps it’s time to post a file containing the toolpath that failed? From here on in people will be posting wild guesses without something tangible.
Re: Peck Drilling not retracting
The toolpath runs as per the toolpath preview. Attached is file, which is just a straight plunge.
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Re: Peck Drilling not retracting
I stand corrected the file seems to be working on the machine. I will run a full test. I slowed down the preview as slow as possible and it was not showing any retract. Thank you to everyone who replied, much appreciated.