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2d contour with taper or try something else

Struggling with a 2d contour path with taper on the back side of a flipped part as shown below.  A standard 2d contour tool path causes by end mill to rub on the side of the stock as it nears the bottom of the stock and gets past the flutes.  shot 1.png

I tried using the taper option, but the simulation shows that it will mutilate my part. shot 2.pngI tried projecting the curve to the bottom of the part, but that didn't work either.

shot 3.pngWhat am I doing wrong, or is this the incorrect approach?  I have also tried 3D adaptive clearing to do this cut, but it takes forever!

 

Thanks, 

Tom