Simple Manufacturing Task

[Doubletop_]

I have been trying all evening to create a sensible toolpath for the 4 slots in this bar. The intention to do two on one face and then the two on the other. Complete with the radius section.

I have a tried almost everything in the 3D manufacture options but nothing comes close. I have left an example in the attached file

Including the beveled ends would be nice but the drilling is unnecessary at this point

I know there will be an easy answer I just can't find it. 

Thanks in advance

(I am trying to attach the .f3z file for the job but the forum is saying "The attachment's bolster test v2.f3z content type (application/fusion) does not match its file extension and has been removed." What is happening here?

[marcus.toepke]

try export as *.f3d

[seth.madore]

@marcus.toepke that won't work if the file is an assembly (contains XREF components or a Machine Configuration)

@Doubletop_  just put it into a .zip folder and share that instead

[Doubletop_]

Zip attached

[seth.madore]

So, do you want this machined exactly correct? Any toolpath that's aligned to your current setup is going to leave some fillets in the corners of the radius.

I would recommend Flow, but it will leave material on the side walls. I'd use either Trace or Project to clean them up.

If at all possible, I'd suggest putting this part straight up and using a large slitting saw instead. However, if a fillet in the corners is fine, it's doable (although I'd recommend using a ball endmill for the radii and a flat endmill for the...flat.)

[Doubletop_]

It was the fillets that were concerning me. I could visualize the tool path I was expecting. With the job setup with each side facing upwards, in turn. Running across the job, extending out each end, rolling down the curved section.  That is broadly how I have done the job manually in the past, with filing the curved section to finish. 

But now you have indicated that I can't achieve that in a single tool path I can take a look at a multi toolpaths.

[seth.madore]

Correct, it's easily achieved with 2 toolpaths. Parallel can do it, but it's going to leave excess stock on the walls, thus, you are back to two toolpaths to do this. If you have the MFG extension, you might be able to do this with one of the advanced toolpaths.

[Doubletop_ · Accepted solution]

Thanks I will take another look later today. I doubt I have the MFG extension as I am using the free version.