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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: avirostick on January 24, 2010, 08:29:07 PM

Title: My rapids are leaving toolpath marks.
Post by: avirostick on January 24, 2010, 08:29:07 PM

When I pocket in Mastercam, can I set up the rapids to have the Z come up a few thousandths and then back down when rapiding? I'm getting nasty toolpath marks that I'll have to sand out of my pockets.

Title: Re: My rapids are leaving toolpath marks.
Post by: Sam on January 24, 2010, 10:31:40 PM

In the "feed plane" box, set it to whatever height you desire.

Title: Re: My rapids are leaving toolpath marks.
Post by: ostie01 on January 25, 2010, 02:20:42 AM

You can leave material on walls and floor so you can take a finish pass in the Z direction and on the walls.

Depending on the material being cut, .020 is a good start.

The finins will be much better.

Jeff