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SGoldthwaite
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3D Contour doesn't get flat bottoms

I am trying out a 3D contour on an STL model.  I noticed the path generated doesn't get the flat surfaces of my model. Why is that.  Is there a setting I need to enable?  See screenshots.

 

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seth.madore
in reply to: SGoldthwaite

Hmm, it's possible that it's being limited by the Heights tab, but it's hard to tell with the limited info you have provided. Can you share the file?


Seth Madore
Customer Advocacy Manager - Manufacturing
SGoldthwaite
in reply to: seth.madore

Bottom height is model bottom.  I attached the file

Steinwerks
in reply to: SGoldthwaite

3D Contour is much more a "steep" finishing toolpath than a flat finishing one and wouldn't do a good job anyway. Usually you need a secondary toolpath like Scallop, Parallel or Horizontal for finishing flats well.

 

The Steep and Shallow toolpath is similar to this blending of toolpaths although more refined.

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SGoldthwaite
in reply to: Steinwerks

Thanks. I'll use a horizontal toolpath for the flat areas.