INLAY OFFSET ?

[tim_mcknight]

How do I make the cavity a few thousandths larger than the inlay? I would cut the inlay out using a profile toolpath and the inlay cavity would be cut using a pocket. What function allows me to change the size of either the pocket or profile?

[john_how]

Hi Tim, as was stated in the other thread, the allowance setting in partworks will do it. I used it on the pocket though since I didn't want to resize the inlay. I forget whether I went negative or positive though so you may need to do a test run. Also depending on the detail of the part you may need to go more or less. It does work though.

[cabnet636]

positive on the inlay and/or negative on the pocket will cause the tool paths to open.

vectric has a video on this on thier site.

jim

[magic]

I'm with John on testing - Run-out and non-perfect bit diameters will change your fit