how to start a pocket in the center

[cob]

need a little help please.
I am cutting a pocket but I dont want my tool to ramp or do a helix on the way down I would like to drill a 3/8 hole thrue first then I would like to come in with my .250 endmill in that hole then start milling the pocket out can some please explain how do I tell it on mastercam to start in the center of the pocket.

[cadcam]

Create a point were you want to drill. then do your Pocket path. when picking the the geo start with the point first then pick you pocket geo.

[cob]

Originally Posted by cadcam Create a point were you want to drill. then do your Pocket path. when picking the the geo start with the point first then pick you pocket geo.

I got it
thank you

[cadcam]

how do I create a point where do I go into to pick the point. thank you

I am figuring this was the reply till you figured it out correct.

Also here is another option. picture time again.

PS were in Cali anywhere near LA? or say Magic Mountain?

[cob]

Originally Posted by cadcam I am figuring this was the reply till you figured it out correct. Also here is another option. picture time again. PS were in Cali anywhere near LA? or say Magic Mountain?

hey cadcam thanks for the new way of how to use the pocket drill
but what does this me (PS were in Cali anywhere near LA? or say Magic Mountain) I am kind of lost there

[cadcam]

I was asking were in California are you? Are you any were near Los Angels?

[cob]

Originally Posted by cadcam I was asking were in California are you? Are you any were near Los Angels?

I am in the san francisco bay area are you near by

[cadcam]

Aw Serria Cad-cam is your dealer. I am down in the LA area. Have you ever been to Six flags Magic mountain? this is in my back yard. really few mile from my how about 5 miles.
I am hoping to make up that way this coming year to meet with your dealer.

[cob]

Originally Posted by cadcam Aw Serria Cad-cam is your dealer. I am down in the LA area. Have you ever been to Six flags Magic mountain? this is in my back yard. really few mile from my how about 5 miles. I am hoping to make up that way this coming year to meet with your dealer.

thats cool that magic mountain is in your backyard can you hook me up with some free passes (lol)

[cadcam]

I would love to. I don't get those any more. I used to get ones for Disneyland to but those are no long. I did a Programming contract for the update to Pirates of the Caribbean ride for Johnny Deeps Hand. Well if come down this way send an email and say hi.