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Rant: I thought I knew everything about toolpathing until a job in Tacoma
We were running a big batch of aluminum parts on a VF-2SS at a shop up there, and the owner insisted I switch from my usual 3D adaptive to a high-efficiency toolpath for the roughing. I argued it was just a gimmick, but after seeing the cycle time drop by 22% and the tool lasting through three more jobs, I had to admit I was wrong. Anyone else have a specific CAM strategy they fought against but now swear by?
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gavin_burns496mo ago
Seriously, I read an article about how those high-efficiency paths are basically just smarter about keeping the tool load steady. It makes total sense why the tool would last longer if it's not getting hammered on every corner. Guess the old ways aren't always the best.
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noahw534mo ago
Hang on a second, nobody's mentioned how these paths affect your post-processor. Had to tweak mine quite a bit to keep the machine from doing weird things at those high feed rates. Wasn't a plug-and-play switch like I expected.
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