model toolpaths

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johnw
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model toolpaths

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Hi all
I have imported a model and need to create toolpaths ,my question is can the model be broken down to say just do the pickup pocket
There are no vectors to work with , is there a tutorial that can help.
Thanks John
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adze_cnc
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Do you have access to the program that was used to create the model? If so, you could extract the "2D geometry" for the neck pocket, pick-ups, bridge pin holes, etc. Then you could use those 2D vectors to define the areas to pocket, the areas to exclude from any 3D toolpaths, etc.

johnw
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No I guess I'll have to go ahead and draw it out but thank you

Stay safe
John

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Adrian
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Re: model toolpaths

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This video is worth a watch as it deals with the exact subject -

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