Scallop Toolpath Help

Scallop Toolpath Help

bpetersen9BTH4
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Scallop Toolpath Help

bpetersen9BTH4
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Hello Everyone,

 

I am having an issue with using the Scallop toolpath, I searched around the forums and I couldn't quite find an answer to my problem.

 

It seems like there should be an easy fix. Perhaps something simple I'm missing.

 

All I would like to do is switch the direction of the scallop toolpath to machine from inside to the outside

 

I have these parts with a multi axis chamfer ring type area and I would like it to cut from the inside bottom to the outside top.

 

Right now I got it to produce a nice toolpath and I just need to switch the direction. Selecting the "Link from inside to outside" option doesn't seem to change anything.

 

The reason why I want to cut from the inside out is because I typically get better finishes that way and this is a consumer product.

 

I have attached the file to this post. Hopefully this is a simple fix

 

Thanks

 

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seth.madore
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Actually, if you're interested in a better toolpath for this feature, I'd suggest turning on the Blend toolpath in the Preferences > Preview Features:

2023-01-04_11h13_53.png

Resulting Toolpath:

2023-01-04_11h14_33.png

 The order in which you select your Drive Curves will influence the inside/out approach


Seth Madore
Customer Advocacy Manager - Manufacturing


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bpetersen9BTH4
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Thanks for your reply @seth.madore ,

 

What you have in your second photo is exactly what I am trying to achieve,

 

I turned on the Blend toolpath and Im going to try it out now,

 

are you able to attach the file you that you used in the photos?

 

Thanks 

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seth.madore
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Here you go 🙂


Seth Madore
Customer Advocacy Manager - Manufacturing


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bpetersen9BTH4
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Thanks Seth!

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