multiple depths in a single pocket toolpath?

[crchisholm]

Is it possible to do pockets with multiple depths in a single pocket toolpath.  Google tells me it is, but haven't been able to figure out how.  This would be very handy for me but obviously not an absolute necessity.  Just a time saver

[jhackney1972]

You should be able to select the base of each pocket and the toolpath will continue.  Model is attached.  By the way, I did a quick model since you did not supply yours and it the sketches are unconstrained.

[crchisholm]

Ok I see that it worked for a flat end.  I think the problem I was having was I was trying to use a ball end do that the bottom of the pockets would have a radiused edge.  That might be asking too much.  

I am attaching the file incase you want to give it a try.  Sorry I didn't think to add that piece of information.  If it's not possible with the ball end I will see what I can figure out.  

Thanks for the reply

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

You have just missed one setting under the Passes Tab to make it work.  You really need to turn off your model sketches in the Manufacturing Environment since you are not using them.  Model is attached, run the Simulation.

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