2D Pocket Problems

[andy.concept303]

Hi all,

Just come across an issue with tool not staying down while profiling a 2D pocket.  Have used this tool path and set-up many times before with no issue until now.  No matter what I seem to do I can't seem to get the tool to stay down, any thoughts?

F3D file attached.  Many thanks!

[Anonymous]

@andy.concept303 

This any better ??

File included, combination of tool size, stepovers and height settings!

[andy.concept303]

Really appreciate the solution, but I'm afraid not, finish tool is a 6mm ball to provide floor surface (0.5mm stepover) and final fillet, and therefore need to finish with the tool up to the wall.  If I change to allow this, i still get the retract movements.

[seth.madore · Accepted solution]

I would suggest using a Horizontal toolpath, followed by a spring pass with 2D Contour:

 

[andy.concept303]

Thanks Seth, would you mind uploading the F3D?

[seth.madore]

Aww, cmon, it's a simple toolpath 😉

[andy.concept303 · Accepted solution]

Seth, don't worry now sorted it, thanks!