The preview attached shows a box lid that I am designing. I would like to control the depth of cut on the perimeter. Is there a way to control the depth of cut? I am using a .125 ball nose bit.
Phil
Control 3D depth of cut
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Re: Control 3D depth of cut
If you are trying to control the scalloped edge, I would limit the thickness of the overall model so it doesn't go all the way to the bottom, set a boundary offset of the width of your bit, and then use a profile cutout toolpath. The depth of cut will be the thickness of the model.
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Re: Control 3D depth of cut
Phil,
Can you make a pocket around the outer perimeter? Like a ring about 1/4 or 3/8 inch larger that the carving. That would be a 2D pocket as deep as the carving.
Another option is to make the carving into a dish.
Can you make a pocket around the outer perimeter? Like a ring about 1/4 or 3/8 inch larger that the carving. That would be a 2D pocket as deep as the carving.
Another option is to make the carving into a dish.
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Re: Control 3D depth of cut
I tried Steve's suggestion, worked perfectly. Thanks.
Phil
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