Hole size too small

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

Have you enabled the option for a finishing pass?

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Adding geometry to cut as a pocket with a finishing pass

Revisiting this since Carbide Create now has feeds and speeds for aluminum. Begin by off-setting to the outside by at least the desired chipload: [image] [image] Apply [image] Then offset by endmill diameter plus 10%: [image] Apply [image] Select the two offset geometries: [image] and cut as a pocket down to tab height, or an onion-skin sufficient to hold the part in place with suitable workholding (say blue painters tape and cyanoacrylate glue): [image] [image] Then, select the o…