Hi,
I hope this is the correct spot to ask specifically about the Path Module.
I want to pocket (not profile) a slot that goes completely through the material, but I cannot seem to acheive it.
I can pocket a slot that does not go through the material, I can profile a slot that does go through the material, but cannot work out how to do the pocket I want.
OS: Debian GNU/Linux 8.7 (jessie)
Word size of OS: 64-bit
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.17.10652 (Git)
Build type: Unknown
Branch: master
Hash: f323b8c956f3675b46dab598dd6c0b4e581f563f
Python version: 2.7.9
Qt version: 4.8.6
Coin version: 4.0.0a
OCC version: 6.8.0.oce-0.17
Thanks for any assistance
Eric
Using Path workbench to pocket slots
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ericg47calle
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Re: Using Path workbench to pocket slots
Hi welcome to the forum,
please upload your file so we can investigate the problem
please upload your file so we can investigate the problem
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ericg47calle
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Re: Using Path workbench to pocket slots
Thanks for the fast response
Here is the file
Eric
OS: Debian GNU/Linux 8.7 (jessie)
Word size of OS: 64-bit
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.17.10652 (Git)
Build type: Unknown
Branch: master
Hash: f323b8c956f3675b46dab598dd6c0b4e581f563f
Python version: 2.7.9
Qt version: 4.8.6
Coin version: 4.0.0a
OCC version: 6.8.0.oce-0.17
Here is the file
Eric
OS: Debian GNU/Linux 8.7 (jessie)
Word size of OS: 64-bit
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.17.10652 (Git)
Build type: Unknown
Branch: master
Hash: f323b8c956f3675b46dab598dd6c0b4e581f563f
Python version: 2.7.9
Qt version: 4.8.6
Coin version: 4.0.0a
OCC version: 6.8.0.oce-0.17
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Re: Using Path workbench to pocket slots
Eric,
I took a quick look at your file. I do not see anything wrong.
The pocket operation at this time requires a flat face at the the bottom of the pocket. A circular face or a ring of faces along the sidewall of the hole does not work at this time. Improvements in the pocket operation have been discussed in the Path forum, and I expect more capability in the near future. (The Path forum is probably a better place to discuss this topic.)
In the interim, a trick I use all the time is to add a thin flat plate to create an artificial bottom for the hole. Then the pocket operation will work as desired, including all the way through.
The added plate can be buried somewhere in the middle of the hole or it can be made very thin and added to the bottom of the workpiece. This approach does mess up the appearance of the overall design, so it should be done as a last step if you need to output the design for some other purpose.
Gene
I took a quick look at your file. I do not see anything wrong.
The pocket operation at this time requires a flat face at the the bottom of the pocket. A circular face or a ring of faces along the sidewall of the hole does not work at this time. Improvements in the pocket operation have been discussed in the Path forum, and I expect more capability in the near future. (The Path forum is probably a better place to discuss this topic.)
In the interim, a trick I use all the time is to add a thin flat plate to create an artificial bottom for the hole. Then the pocket operation will work as desired, including all the way through.
The added plate can be buried somewhere in the middle of the hole or it can be made very thin and added to the bottom of the workpiece. This approach does mess up the appearance of the overall design, so it should be done as a last step if you need to output the design for some other purpose.
Gene
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ericg47calle
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Re: Using Path workbench to pocket slots
Thanks GeneFC,
I have already used that trick, and will use it again for this task. I wanted to be sure is was the Path features (or current lack of) and not me missing something.
I am fairly new to CNC'ing and to using Freecad for it, so I still lack confidence in my abilities in both area's. This is just a retirement hobby for me so I cannot justify or afford commercial software to do what I want, besides Freecad is a great tool and deserves support.
Good to know I'm getting it.
Eric
OS: Debian GNU/Linux 8.7 (jessie)
Word size of OS: 64-bit
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.17.10652 (Git)
Build type: Unknown
Branch: master
Hash: f323b8c956f3675b46dab598dd6c0b4e581f563f
Python version: 2.7.9
Qt version: 4.8.6
Coin version: 4.0.0a
OCC version: 6.8.0.oce-0.17
I have already used that trick, and will use it again for this task. I wanted to be sure is was the Path features (or current lack of) and not me missing something.
I am fairly new to CNC'ing and to using Freecad for it, so I still lack confidence in my abilities in both area's. This is just a retirement hobby for me so I cannot justify or afford commercial software to do what I want, besides Freecad is a great tool and deserves support.
Good to know I'm getting it.
Eric
OS: Debian GNU/Linux 8.7 (jessie)
Word size of OS: 64-bit
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.17.10652 (Git)
Build type: Unknown
Branch: master
Hash: f323b8c956f3675b46dab598dd6c0b4e581f563f
Python version: 2.7.9
Qt version: 4.8.6
Coin version: 4.0.0a
OCC version: 6.8.0.oce-0.17