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Shepard · #1 12-03-2007, 01:25 PM

I'm trying to cut out this profile and keep the cutter from attempting the slots in the rail. In other words I just want the top flat during the profile operation and cut the rails in another setup. I've tried the little bit I know to no avail. Any help is appreciated,
Shepard

CNC_BOB · #2 12-03-2007, 02:28 PM

I would create a simple ruled surface covering those slots, drawn on a different level and add those to your drive surfaces and regenerate. should work fine. hope this helps

Shepard · #3 12-03-2007, 05:33 PM

I'll give it a shot. I'd thought some containment boundry "thing" might work to keep the cutter to the other side of the rail but I haven't been successful with that.

Shepard · #4 12-03-2007, 06:11 PM

Your suggestion worked perfectly! Thank you.

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