I have a part that requires a blind groove. I am able to get the tool to plunge into the hole (via the predrill entry command), and interpolate out to the desired diameter. I need help getting the retract to obey the same predrill command. I tried youtube and the forum but I need some help on the lead out only. File is attached.
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I'll take a look at the .step file, but it would be handy to have the Fusion file so we can see your toolpath (and tool) selections. Please share that if you can; File > Export > Save to local folder, return to thread and attach the .f3d file in your reply
Meant to export the f3d. So used to having to export steps.
All I want is for the tool to lead out the predrill just like the lead in.
So far for 2D contour as far as I can tell I'd have to hand code a line right before the retract. A simple G1 move to the X, Y coordinate of the hole then Z0.6
I messed with bore for a while and made the feed height the top of the groove minus the thickness of the cutter. This allows the tool to drop 0.157" below the surface, interpolate out until it reaches the bottom of the groove, leads to center and retracts.
Here's an updated file showing how it works.
As you've discovered, we don't yet have the ability to define lead out positions. However, there's something we can do with 2D Contour that should get you what you're looking for.
Turn on Predrill point. Turn on Lead-in/out. Set it to this:
āIt will get you a toolpath like this:
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Thanks Seth! I'll give that a try. Hopefully Autodesk can get Lead out control put into a future update.
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