I need to contour cut this item and would like to use 1/16 end mill for the detailed parts but then use a 1/4 bit for the simple area. I expect a tool change will allow this to finish faster and be less stress on the 1/16 bit. How do i break the contour cut into separate tool paths?
bear clean wip.c2d (3.2 MB)
You need to cut 0.59" deep — do you have a 1/16" tool with cutting flutes that long?
A more workable option is to use a V carving to get the requisite detail — offset by endmill diameter plus 10%:
Apply
Cut as a V Carving to get the desired detail:
Then cut as a pocket down to tab height:
which previews as:
What you described could be done as “REST” machining — with appropriate tooling, or if one limits the dept of cut to match the cutting flute length of the tool used — note that Rest Machining is a Carbide Create Pro feature.
Attached as a v7 file.
bear clean_v7.c2d (2.8 MB)
I do not have C.C Pro, so resting is not an option. I have milled the slab to just under 1/2" and I do have a bit that will cut up to 1/2". (I havent updated my file for that dimension yet). I dont think using V carve creates the look i am trying to create, but that may be the best option or just let the 1/16er run! I just spent a bunch of time learning about offsets, but in this case i dont think it saves me any time. I did a practice section with a 1/8" end mill and that was acceptable, but i wanted more detail. Just being picky!
Thank you so much for the reply!
My thought was to cut all the way around with the 1/4" tool, then copy & edit the vector removing the bear & leaving the trees & cut that as an open vector with the 1/16" tool. Both V778 and V810 are taking a VERY long time calculating that 1/16" path.
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