To Rough Cut the Outside of the Part

Use an Adaptive Clearing strategy to rough cut the outside of the part.

1. On the ribbon, click CAM tab 2D Milling panel 2D Adaptive .

Tool tab

1. Make sure that #1 - Ø1/4" flat is still the current tool.

Geometry tab

It may be helpful to first zoom up a corner of the part to facilitate the profile selection.

1. Click the Geometry tab and ensure that the Pocket selections button is active.
2. Select the outer profile as shown in the following image:
   
   
   
   

Heights tab

1. Click the Heights tab.
2. From the Bottom Height drop-down menu, select Model bottom.
3. Set Bottom offset to: -0.01 in

Start the Calculation

1. Click , or right-click in the graphics window and select OK from the marking menu, to exit 2D Adaptive and create the toolpath.

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