So, I created a toolpath to cut out several parts. There are internal slots and holes, one pocketed area, and one slot.
I created four toolpaths. One for the pocketed area, where I choose "inside" on the cutting parameter, one toolpath for the interior holes where I also chose inside, the toolpath for the slot I chose "on the line", as I wanted it the diameter of the cutting tool, and the final one was to cut out the pieces, where I chose "outside".
Because I didn't like the tool having to go back to 0,0 in-between each toolpath, I merged them and cut out individual parts.
However, some of the dimensions are spot on, and some are quite off. For example, I have one part that is basically under-sized by the diameter of the cutting tool, which would indicate that it was cut "on" the line, rather than outside. But, that cut was originally part of the same toolpath that cut another part that is correct.
Can merging toolpaths with different inside-outside-on parameters screw up what is applied to what?
Thanks.
Andy