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This method machines closed regions as if they were pockets - completely enclosed by inner and outer regions. The tool cannot go beyond the outer region, and cannot go within inner regions. This is unlike Facing, in which the outermost region is considered to enclose material to be removed.
This example uses similar regions as the previous Facing example, but the outer region is within the stock limits. ![]() 2½ Axis Pocketing Operation |
The toolpath looks like the following: ![]() 2½ Axis Pocketing Operation Toolpath |
The stock simulation: ![]() 2½ Axis Pocketing Operation, Stock Simulation |