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  1. #1
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    3d contour and air cutting

    Hello

    So yet again I have a question regarding Mastercam. I have to cut angled slots and I am using 3d contour and very small depth cuts. The problem is that at first the tool cuts only a very little part of the toolpath - the corner- and then cuts air.

    How do I make this operation faster?

    I have attached a sketch.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails 3d_contour.jpg  

  2. #2
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    Attach your file so we can check your settings.

  3. #3
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    This is a case where I would either add my own geometry and/or make multiple operations and shorten the start of the contour for each operation appropriately.

  4. #4
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    use tool path trim feature to trim the toolpath so it gets rid of the air cuts and only cuts actual material
    If you can ENVISION it I can make it

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