I was expecting a qucik solition, but far from it, I have spent most of the day on this simple job. I am trying to create a section of brick wall on to a sheet of 4mm plywood. I am using 2D Pocket to generate the toolpath but it keeps jumping all over the job without any obvious reason.
Any clues or suggestions please? .f3d Attached
Pete
Hi
You can use patterns.
Create simple paths (2D Contour or Trace) for two long edges and seven short edges, then duplicate them in the pattern.
Kacper Suchomski
I do vaguely remember something about patterns machining multiple instances of the same object but for now I would like to understand what is happening with the model I have drawn.
I tried the 2D contour on my existing model to see what would happen and that appears to be cutting inside the "bricks" rather than outside the bricks where the mortar/cement would be.
The model is fine. The only thing worth noting are the non-standard slot sizes, which require the use of a dedicated cutter or changing the parameters.
You can easily manage processing by selecting appropriate options in the dialog box.
Large contour:
Small contours:
Sample patterns:
A small note - in a large contour it is a good idea to change outer corner mode to sharp corner to ensure that all material is removed in the process.
Kacper Suchomski
Kacper
This was fantastic thank you! I have learned something very useful as well as reminding me of Patterns
The reason that the slots were not standard sizes was the way I was doing it when I had the tool the same size as the slots it didn't generate any toolpath for some of the slots. I thought it was something to do with some tool compensation. I couldn't find what it was so tricked it by making the slot slightly bigger.☹️
Thanks again
Pete
You can also change one pattern to avoid unnecessary movements and optimize processing time at no cost.
Kacper Suchomski
