Originally Posted by Zebu Fellenz  Yes I am doing this in X2. The file I'll be uploading is different than the one I described before, but the problem is the same. In the current drawing I have four shapes (triangle, diamond, circle, and square) these shapes are contained within a 2x2 box. When machined I need these four shapes to remain at stock level while the rest of the 2x2 surface is milled down .125, I just have no idea how to create these raised islands in my toolpaths.
Thanks for your help,
Erik |
Please review my file. use pocket with facing and pick the main profile first the the nested shapes.
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