Toolpath Strategy for 3D Contoured Grooves

Below is an illustration of a guitar body with features such as holes, pockets, grooves, and sculpted surfaces. Part features can be found on both sides (Top and Bottom).  We will discuss how best to toolpath the 3D contoured groove feature in this guitar body.

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Technique for Flip-Machining Guitar Bodies

Understanding how to machine 2-sided parts is a concept difficult to grasp for many new CAM users. The more complex the part, the more this process is relied upon for a successful machining job. There are different approaches. All of the reliable methods will involve

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Why Should I Avoid Ball End Mills for Roughing Machining?

Using a Ball End Mill can require up to 10 times more system resources during toolpath generation than Flat End Mills. This is compounded further during cut material simulations. The reason is simple. Compare the mathematical complexity of a sphere to a circular plane. The

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RhinoCAM’s Programmable Post-Processor

For David and his team at Composite Solutions, MecSoft developed a programmable postprocessor for their Aggregate Drill Block machining applications. With this development, MecSoft has again demonstrated the flexibility and adaptability of its newly developed programmable post technology. This technology, introduced in our 2022 CAM

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What’s New in MecSoft CAM 2023

With the release of RhinoCAM 2023 and VisualCAD/CAM 2023, new functionality and changes are being introduced. We have improved the quality of our product with our latest product release. Our main goal is to make the product better and address any feedback or concerns our

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Cool 5 Axis RhinoCAM Project

Dovetailors Ltd. is a bespoke (custom-made) design and manufacturing company founded in 2005 with a passion for turning customers’ ideas into stunning designs. Our commitment and passion have enabled us to become a leading furniture design firm in North England.Sunny Mills in Farsley became the

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