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jeph00
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Keyway milling with Live tooling

New F360 user.

I attached the part I am trying to make. What is the best way to mill the keyway with a 0.25 flat endmill? Can't seem to make 2d adaptive clearing or 2d contour work. Can anyone help me? I want to do this with live tooling.

NickErmis
in reply to: jeph00

I would just use 2d contour.  You can play with lead in or lead out so you dont plunge in the part.  Also, you could just draw a construction line and do a 2d trace.

jeph00
in reply to: NickErmis

So bear with me. I cant seem to select a line or face in the key way that'll get me a tool path.  I see you got the results I want but how did you do it?

NickErmis
in reply to: jeph00

You will want to use the Alt key when selecting just one feature, otherwise it will try and do the full contour.

NickErmis
in reply to: jeph00

Let me know if the screencast works...

jeph00
in reply to: NickErmis

I do not see a screencast but I know what you mean. Thanks for the prompt responses!