Manufacturing Toolpath Help

[manlieststuff]

I'm newish to understanding CAM software & I cannot figure out how to change this toolpath. For some reason, the drill bit keeps circling up & down; causing a longer production time &, quite frankly, a lot of unnecessary movements. How can I tell the tool to not reset each time? See reference video below. Thanks in advance!!

[jhackney1972]

From your video, it seems you are using an End Mill to create your hole although you mention a drill bit.  With the Helical Feed it cannot be a drill bit.  Anyway, attached in a model with a 1/4" End Mill creating a 1/2" hole.  I hope it helps.

[manlieststuff]

My error. Yes, the tool selected/being used is an end mill 1/4".  And I can't seem to open the file you attached.

[etfrench]

A bore toolpath would be more appropriate:

[manlieststuff]

Would this mean I would need a bore tool path just for the holes? I was hoping to have one tool path for the entire piece, but it's only the holes that are giving me this unnecessary plunge/retract movements.

[jhackney1972]

I do not have any issues with it but I have attached it again.

[etfrench]

Yes, it requires multiple toolpaths.  Simply create a folder and put all of the toolpaths which use the same tool into it. Post the folder.

[manlieststuff]

Okay, here's what I'm working with so far. I'm still having issues with the tool retracting/plunging unnecessarily. I attached the file. Thanks all!

[manlieststuff]

Wait, it doesn't look like the free version saves the CAM settings. Once I get the drive to redo the toolpaths for the millionth time, I will post snapshots here. Sorry 

[jhackney1972]

I do not think you are correct on this assumption.  I added toolpaths to your model using my Fusion Personal License and do not see any issues.  I am not sharing it since I did them very quick and did not check any settings so I do not want to give you a bad file.

[etfrench]

No toolpaths in the file.  Here's the bore and pocket toolpaths:

[manlieststuff]

Thanks everyone. I was able to figure out a toolpath to do the trick. I appreciate all of your help. 

[etfrench]

Which toolpaths?