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Can't get reasonable cnc tool path for simple shape

jdubois31
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Can't get reasonable cnc tool path for simple shape

jdubois31
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I have a simple shape of a cone on top of a cylinder and I can't get Fusion to generate a reasonable tool path. It won't cut to the bottom of the model. I even tried a second tool and operation but it creates an empty path. Any help would be appreciated. Design files attached.Screenshot Bad tool path.pngScreenshot bad CNC.png

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seth.madore
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Can you share your file so we can see your settings?
File > Export > Save to local folder, return to thread and attach the .f3d file in your reply


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jdubois31
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I thought the file was attached? Did it not upload?
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seth.madore
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That's a negative


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jdubois31
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OK, I will try again to attach the file...

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It's your "Offset" value in your Geometry tab. Set it to a small value, and Fusion will go outside the boundary you defined. See attached photos

 


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jdubois31
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Thanks, but why did that work?

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seth.madore
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Because your Boundary is your part model. Setting it to a small value outside of that allows it to "see" the silhouette. Conversely, if you were trying to do a 3d surface (such as a mold), you would typically want to put in a small negative value so it would be guaranteed to hit everything required.


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