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Re: CAM Pocketing/Contouring Methods

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Originally Posted by btslaser View Post
Perfect. Do you spiral through the material? If so, what ramp angle do you use?
I try to drill plunge points with a larger tool. That can be a pain on a machine without a tool changer.

If the pocket is big enough I will use the helical entry option, with the default parameters. If not I'll just plunge slowly (10 IPM or so, with full flood coolant).

You can get a recommended ramp angle from your end mill manufacturer.
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