Cad Pockets

[Fortwilderness]

Ok I am new to the cnc field but have been doing cad drafting for a while. Here is the question, when you want to do a recessed area how do you get the tool paths to remove that area? The only way I can figure out is to draw lines in the area that area spaced the tool diameter apart. Any help?
I am using AutoCAD and Mach3.
Warren

[ger21]

The easiest way is to use a CAM program that does pocketing.

You can also do it by drawing lines, or offsetting inward. Space the lines less than the tool diameter, usually 50-75%, depending on the material you're cutting. You can also hatch the area and explode the hatch.

[Fortwilderness]

That's what I thought. Thanks