Groove finish pass to center instead of full profile.

[louispregler]

I am trying to rough out the grove shown +.005 material on all sides. then come back and take a skim pass from the sides pushing burrs to the center instead of a single pass. How can this be done?

[seth.madore · Accepted solution]

Us the "Groove Finishing" toolpath, with it set to "Both Ways" and "Avoid Upward Cutting"

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[louispregler]

Thank you sir, I never could find that check box.

What about leaving .005 stock on the sides (Z Axis)? Every time I attempt to add remaining stock it insists on taking a huge bite final pass.

[seth.madore]

Have you tried the Groove Roughing toolpath?
The "Groove" toolpath is an outdated toolpath that has been superseded by the separate (and greatly improved) Rough and Finish toolpaths