Programming problem

[justin_cruea]

I work in a tool and die shop making details that go in large stamping dies. Typically, our strategy is to machine part in a block with extra stock so we can wire edm out the profiles. After machining, our blocks (tool steel -A2/D2/S7) go to heat treat and are hardened to 58-60 Rc. Then ground square and wired out. We typically leave about .100 in. of stock radially so the wire has stock to cut off. 

My problem, and what I would like some help with is what toolpath, and or how do you manipulate any of them so that they leave the .100 stock on the sides. 

In the example program I have a 2D adaptive path clearing most of the stock. Then I have a 3D adaptive cleaning up more leaving the .100 stock radially. Then When I program our Dijet (Indexable 1/2in. Ball Mill) It wipes out most of the .100 stock!

Is there a toolpath that can cleanup just the surface. Leaving the .100 stock alone?

Do I have to do something in Design? I've spent WAY TOO MUCH time on this. Any help would be greatly Appreciated!!!

[a.laasW8M6T]

Hi

I'm not 100% sure I'm picking up what you want.

Have a look at this file

There is a scallop toolpath and I have created an offset surface and extended it 0.1(look at body6)

Then selected that and the patch surfaces in the model selection.

also select the boundary on the extended surface, with tool center on boundary turned on.

[seth.madore]

Your 3D Pocket toolpath has .01" stock to leave, is that intentional? Pocket would not be my first choice for this part, so curious what your thought process is... 🤔

[justin_cruea]

First off... Thank You for trying to help me out!!! This is definitely going to help me out with leaving the stock alone. My problem from here...

 How did you create an offset surface and extend it?

[justin_cruea]

Thanks for helping me out !!! 

I Sincerely Appreciate it !!!

[fernanda_medina_aguirre]

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