Generate a Slot toolpath

  1. On the Manufacture workspace toolbar, click Milling > 2D > Slot.

    The Slot dialog opens.

  2. On the Tool tab, click Select to pick a tool. The tool diameter must be equal to, or smaller than, the slot width. If you have not created a tool to use, in the left panel of the dialog, from the Fusion Library, pick a tool from the Sample Tools library.

    Tip: Flat end mills and bull-nose end mills are best suited for removing material with the Slot toolpath.

    Select a tool

  3. On the Geometry tab, with Pocket Selections active, select the bottom edges of slots, or select sketches, as the machining area.

    Tip: Mouse over the Pocket Selections box for more information.

    selecting the edge of multiple slots

  4. Optional steps:

    • On the Passes tab, for a safer retract, enter a Backoff Distance value.

    • To adjust how much material to leave for future finishing operations, enable the Stock to Leave checkbox.

    • To reduce the NC program size, enable Smoothing.

    • To adjust the final Z depth, go to the Heights tab and offset the Bottom Height. The selected contour(s) is the default final depth.

  5. Click OK.

The toolpath is generated.

Slot toolpath