Hey guys,
I'm new to camworks, but I've using Mastercam for years as well as a few others. I'm trying to get my feet wet, but I'm having difficulty figuring out how to create a toolpath for the perimeter of a part. I just created a simple extruded base, then made an extruded cut in it for a pocket. I can get camworks to recognize the pocket, but how do I create a toolpath to machine the outside of the part?

Hy

You have only to create a curve on the perimeter of your drawing and use Contour toolpath with ramp properties. In few minutes you solve your problem.

Sounds like you just need to do a 'boss' feature, works just like 'pocket', only on the outside.

BTW, my condolences on your switch to CW. Been using it for 3 years now, and it's like pulling teeth. Can't wait for the economy to turn around so we can get MasterCAM!

all you need to do, is right click on the insert part set up, there is an option to insert part perimeter right there. I was up and running this software within a few hours, sure there are a few quirks here and there, but I looked at a lot of cam systems, and it is truly integrated into Solidworks which is huge for me.

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