NX cutter always starts at center of the hole

2019-05-15T15:23:53Z
NX for Manufacturing

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Hole milling operation is machining large holes in a casting with a relatively 

small tool. There is just a skin of material to remove in the bores, but the 

engage always wants to start at the center and wastes a lot of time traveling 

across the empty space to reach the cut.

Solution

 Since there is no IPW to define the material to be cut, the hole milling 

operation assumes the entire hole is filled with material. Adjust the Start 

Diameter of the feature to reflect the little bit of stock actually there and 

make sure that the Start From Center option in the engage is turned off. This 

will let the tool engage near the edge of the bore to make the cut.

Notes

KB Article ID# PL8009830

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