Out of the blue a friend(knowing I only have Partworks 3D and can't modify files) and popped this into my inbox
1.5X.25" BUTTON
This was just a speed trial at 2,2,17K with a .01"machining allowance.
Hardly lied to my database at all!
Called a Kyocera .125" 30degree with a .002"flat a Tapered engraving bit this time.
Called it a .02" with 30degree angle and a .001" radius tip, 50% stepover.
Did a .001" offset outside and then did a profile ON line to full depth with the 30 degree first so side cutter and shank don't cut in Finish toolpath.
Did an exact Diameter offset for my roughing and then profiled INSIDE and OUTSIDE offset line for clearance.
Tomorrow will try calling 30 a .01" with a 15degree angle so program thinks it can get in further.
27 minutes---WAY better than 13 hours
Thanks Bob!!
scott