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miengineer313
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Helix Entry for pocket clearing

Hello! I am having trouble with a pocket toolpath where the helix entry ends before it actually spirals into the part. The toolpath looks good to go, I just need to know how to change the helix depth. I am attaching a picture for more clarity. 

seth.madore
in reply to: miengineer313

Would you be able to share your Fusion file here?
File > Export > Save to local folder, return to thread and attach the .f3d/.f3z file in your reply.


Seth Madore
Customer Advocacy Manager - Manufacturing
miengineer313
in reply to: seth.madore

Attached is the fusion file. 

seth.madore
in reply to: miengineer313

What is your desired result; helix down to final depth, retract back up and then take the slot in .05" increments? Or did you want to just helix to each depth instead of the ramp that it's doing?


Seth Madore
Customer Advocacy Manager - Manufacturing
miengineer313
in reply to: seth.madore

What were trying to accomplish is to have the tool helix into the stock about .04 or so before it starts making its passes back and fourth in the x-axis. About .03-.04 per stepdown. 

seth.madore
in reply to: miengineer313

You're going to have to make a concession in some area though; it's either a large stepover and ramp pass to each depth, or a helix (as desired) but a first pass thru the middle of the slot and a finish pass:

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Seth Madore
Customer Advocacy Manager - Manufacturing