Optimum Load

[Anonymous]

On the adaptive pass section there is a thing call Optimum Load that use to make sure I don't plunge my mill into the piece. Typically my load is .001 or a slight bit more. (I use it the same as width of cut).  

On the pocket feature I don't have this as an option.  How do I control my width of cut.  

[macmanpb]

Use "Manual Stepover" 🙂

[Anonymous]

is optimum load and manual stepover the same thing or a work around? 

[macmanpb]

2D Adaptive and 2D Pocket are different operations.

2D Adaptive clearing calculates the best tool path to roughing out the most material, by also keeping an eye on the tool engagement which is set with "Optimal load".

2D Pocket uses the tool diameter and calculates a, let me say, static toolpath with a static stepover value. You can manually change the stepover value to control the tool engagement.

Hope i have explained the differences typically right. 🙂

[al.whatmough]

Here is a video that explains the difference between the two.  I hope it helps.

[Anonymous]

I have a tormach 770 1 hp stepper cnc 

Awesome video,  My question is really related to the relativity of these two functions. In the 2d and 3d adaptive clearing I typically start with a woc/optimum load of .001IPT.  I then work my way up and typically can push upwards of 0.0016 on aluminum.  My question is related to how this relates to stepover in non adaptive function.  Should I place my stepover at 0.001? 

[al.whatmough · Accepted solution]

 It is a similar concept but a different result.

Even if you set a stepover of .001" the tool will still end up the tool having 100% stepover in corners as shown in the video above.

[daniel_lyall]

@Anonymous Have a look on NYCCNC youtube channel he did a vid on his 770  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzBFJ7oRo8c  it will help