Toolpath Executes Twice

Software Carbide Create
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Hi All,
I have a pretty simple logo with one pocket, a copy of that toolpath with smaller bit (rest machining), and appears that the toolpath executes two times, greatly increasing the processing time. For instance, I start with 1/4" cutter to remove most of the waste. That part of the program runs two times, with the bit going around over the already cut areas. Then I get the bit change to 1/8" and that path runs one time. What could be causing the 1/4" tool path to be going two times?

Thanks,
Mark

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It could be a rounding error with the depth per pass and the max depth. Do you have them set the same? Set the depth per pass deeper than the max depth.

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Thanks for the tip. Yeah I have the depth per pass and max depth set the same as I am using insulation foam (cheap stuff) to do a mockup.

Thanks,
Mark

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I made the change and the processing time dropped in half! Thanks again for the tip!

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