Re: 4th axis rotary with a 3 axis control (and other tricks)

> OK, now I have a real simple *NEWBE* question, I've got the part
> designed, and I can generate a "tool path" around the part's

outline,

> but it occurred to me, this part is .625 thick, and nowhere square

(it's

> an eccentric follower, 1" dia on the bottom, .63" dia on top of

a "pear"

> shaped part, 1.69 overall).

Use Contour Tooling in Vector. It makes multiple passes in Z, just
like the pocket, without requiring the closed shape outlines.

Can automatically add approach & depart for G41/42 on off control on
finish pass