Mill Window stock clearance

[ptc-4688327]

I need some help with a 'Mill Window' roughing sequence. The tool is coming down tangent to the 'Stock' which is not safe. I would like the tool to plunge in the space around the material. Does anyone know how to set a boundary or an offset for that?

Thanks!

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[NickMihelich]

could you throw up some screenshots?

[ptc-4688327]

Sorry Nick. I should have done that to start with.

[NickMihelich]

No worries try this parameter.

[ptc-4688327]

Thanks Nick. That is the parameter that I though but it does not work in 'VOLUME ROUGH' sequences. When I try to use the 'ROUGHING' sequence I can't keep the tool from going past the inner 'MILL WINDOW' contour. Any thoughts on that?

I want the tool path that is shown in the earlier post, but with the PARAMETER shown in your post.

I appreciate the help.

[NickMihelich · Accepted solution]

yes mill volumes are your only viable option for this and add approach surfaces to control the entry of your tool

[SteveLucas]

for volume rough you can use appraoch walls and select your mill window for the walls and the cutter will start on the outside of the window.

[ptc-4688327]

Thanks for the help Gentlemen! I was able to get the path that I wanted with your help.