Open Pocket Machining reference

The best way to machine an open 2D pocket in Fusion is to use the 2D Adaptive Clearing strategy.

To machine an open 2D pocket using the 2D Adaptive Clearing strategy, follow these steps:

  1. On the Manufacture workspace toolbar, click Milling > 2D > 2D Adaptive Clearing 2D adaptive icon.

  2. Under Pocket Selections, expand the Geometry Selections drop-down list, and choose Pockets.

    select pocket

    Selecting the open pocket

  3. Adjust the linking heights so that they match the geometry.

    Make sure that the top of the stock is above the depth of cut.

  4. Click OK to generate the toolpath.

The toolpath should now look similar to that in the image:

2d adaptive toolpath example

2D adaptive toolpath for an open pocket

Parent page: 2D Adaptive Clearing reference