{"id":11397,"date":"2019-06-27T11:46:12","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T18:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=11397"},"modified":"2019-07-10T18:32:58","modified_gmt":"2019-07-11T01:32:58","slug":"fusion-360-extensions-steep-shallow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/fusion-360-extensions-steep-shallow\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplifying the manufacture of free-form parts with steep and shallow machining in Fusion 360"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">By now,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">I<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">\u2019m guessing you\u2019ve heard about the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">Fusion 360<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/extensions\"> manufacturing\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW104214399 BCX0\">extension<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">? If so, you\u2019re almost certainly wondering what\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">it includes and how it impacts you<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">. In this blog, we\u2019re going to dig into\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">one of the most exciting additions relating to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">toolpath optimization, specifically the inclusion of a new\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">Steep and Shallow<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">machining strategy<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104214399 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW104214399 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> To see Steep and Shallow in action, watch the video below where Kieran manufactures a mold tool to demonstrate its benefits big and small.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iBTm7NnuNQA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW120344746 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120344746 BCX0\">Automated to save programming time and effort<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW120344746 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">Steep and Shallow\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">finishing\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">automates the machining of feature rich, free form shapes. It does this by creating a single toolpath that\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">cuts<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">entire part with an intelligent combination\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">Contour\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">toolpaths for the steeply angled faces, and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">Parallel<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">\/<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">Scallop machining<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">\u00a0for the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">shallower regions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125564676 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW125564676 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11398\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11398\" class=\"wp-image-11398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow1.png\" alt=\"off-set-toolpaths-steep-shallow\" width=\"600\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow1.png 719w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow1-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11398\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1) Shows the 3D Offset toolpath in the shallow areas. 2) Shows the Constant Z toolpath in the steep areas.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steep and Shallow machining is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">most commonly used toolpath<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">strategies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in Autodesk PowerMill<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It was for this reason that the team decided\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">enhance the code and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">put<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0feature<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fusion 360.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s consider the machining of the part shown in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">following image<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11399\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11399\" class=\"wp-image-11399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"steep-shallow-machining\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow2-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow2-382x216.jpg 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11399\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example model<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This part contains a mixture of near vertical side walls,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">horizontal pocket bases, and doubly curved faces\/fillets. Because Fusion 360 considers the model holistically, it can create toolpaths where the machining of the steep and shallow regions is interleaved together. This reduces the amount of air cutting while also helping to avoid heavy cuts that could damage the cutting tool or workpiece.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Steep and Shallow toolpath for this part can be seen in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the image\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">below.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11400\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11400\" class=\"wp-image-11400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"steep-shallow-toolpath\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow3-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow3-382x216.jpg 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11400\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steep and Shallow toolpath<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219688611 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219688611 BCX0\">Advanced\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219688611 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219688611 BCX0\">options\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219688611 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219688611 BCX0\">give you even more control, quality, and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219688611 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219688611 BCX0\">ultimately&#8230;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219688611 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219688611 BCX0\">happiness<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW219688611 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW147753074 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147753074 BCX0\">While this strategy aims to simplify the programming of parts, numerous advanced options have been provided to offer greater control to deliver better\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW147753074 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147753074 BCX0\">surface finish<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW147753074 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147753074 BCX0\">\u00a0and improved utilization of machine and cutting tools<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW147753074 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147753074 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW147753074 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW203899726 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203899726 BCX0\">Independent control over steep and shallow machining<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW203899726 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11710377 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11710377 BCX0\">Fusion 360 provides separate controls over the stepdown used when machining the steep regions, as well as the stepover used for the shallow areas. In addition, it is possible to control the cutting condition for both \u2013 i.e. whether to use climb or conventional milling or both.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW11710377 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108177777 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108177777 BCX0\">Threshold angle<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW108177777 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">This user-defined parameter controls wh<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">ich<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">\u00a0parts of the model are considered as being steep and which regions are considered as being shallow.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">Fusion 360 uses this threshold to change the shape of the toolpath.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">Increasing this number results in more of the component being machined with\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">a\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">Scallop\/Parallel\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">toolpath type<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">. Reducing th<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">e threshold angle<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">\u00a0results in more of the part being cut with\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">a\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">Contour<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">\u00a0toolpath type<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">\u00a0Typically<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">\u00a0the threshold angle will be set around 30 \u2013 45 degrees.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531259 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW215531259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW194967039 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194967039 BCX0\">Overlap distance<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW194967039 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">To\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">ensure all material is removed from the component, the steep and shallow toolpath\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">segments\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">can be\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">automatically extended such that they\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">overlap by a user-defined amount<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">\u00a0(see\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">Image\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">below)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">. This\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">constant distance overlap<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">\u00a0improves the quality of the blend between neighboring cuts, gives a better surface\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">finish<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">\u00a0meaning there\u2019s less of a ne<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">ed for manual polishing<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200834079 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW200834079 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11401\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11401\" class=\"wp-image-11401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow4-1024x409.jpg\" alt=\"overlap-distance\" width=\"600\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow4-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow4-768x307.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The overlap distance setting ensures steep and shallow toolpaths remove all material<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52493580 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52493580 BCX0\">Machining priority<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW52493580 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11430283 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11430283 BCX0\">Fusion 360 provides two options when it comes to machining priority \u2013 these being \u201cTop First\u201d and \u201cSteep First\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11430283 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11430283 BCX0\">These change the order that the toolpath is run. When \u201cTop First\u201d is selected, the upper, shallow sections are machined before the steeper side walls. This can help avoid heavy cuts when the cutting tool engages into stock on the tops of features. When \u201cSteep First\u201d is selected, the steep parts of the model are machined before the shallow regions.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW11430283 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39387322 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39387322 BCX0\">Parallel &#8211; a<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39387322 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39387322 BCX0\">utomatic\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39387322 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39387322 BCX0\">direction<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW39387322 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\">This option applies if Parallel is selected for the machining of shallow regions. When activated, Fusion 360 automatically adjusts the angle of the toolpath segments to minimize the number of retractions away from the part<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\">which\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\">can\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\">reduce\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\">machining\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\">cycle time<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175839391 BCX0\">\u00a0(see below).<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW175839391 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11410\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11410\" class=\"wp-image-11410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"parallel automatic direction\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow5-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow5-382x216.jpg 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Automatic direction aligns parallel toolpath segments with the geometry being machined<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12755206 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12755206 BCX0\">Parallel &#8211; w<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12755206 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12755206 BCX0\">all clearance<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW12755206 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If shallow regions are machined with Parallel toolpath style, this user-defined offset can be used to keep the cutting tool away from the steep regions of the component at the end of each parallel pass. This helps avoid the cutting tool leaving marks on the part that would need to be polished (Image below).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"wall clearance\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow6-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow6-382x216.jpg 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11412\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11412\" class=\"wp-image-11412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow7-1024x453.jpg\" alt=\"wall clearance\" width=\"600\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow7-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow7-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The wall clearance option helps prevent witness marks from being left on the part<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161383739 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161383739 BCX0\">Scallop &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161383739 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161383739 BCX0\">s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161383739 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161383739 BCX0\">mooth offsets<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW161383739 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11413\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11413\" class=\"wp-image-11413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"scallop smooth offsets\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow8-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow8-382x216.jpg 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smooth corners in Scallop toolpaths enable faster CNC machining and better surface finish<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">This option applies if shallow regions are machined using the Scallop toolpath type.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">If activated<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">, Fusion 360\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">applies smooth arcs to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">any\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">sharp\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">corners\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">in\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">toolpath<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">These s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">mooth<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">ed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">\u00a0toolpaths\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">have\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW152760556 BCX0\">a number of<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">\u00a0positive benefits. Firstly, they tend to shorten machining cycle times as the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">CNC machine\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">can\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">maintain a constant feed rate<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">\u00a0for the entire program and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">not keep accelerating\/decelerating in the corners. Secondly, these toolpaths apply a more consistent load on the cutting tool which helps\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">avoid\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152760556 BCX0\">dwell marks being left on the part.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW152760556 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224518039 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224518039 BCX0\">Scallop \u2013 Remove cusps at junctions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW224518039 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14915923 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14915923 BCX0\">A common problem with Scallop toolpaths is the fact that additional material can be left unmachined in the corners of the toolpath. As the offsets spread over the component, each corner will result in small upstands (or cusps) that will need to be removed by manual polishing. Fusion 360 addresses this\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14915923 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14915923 BCX0\">using the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14915923 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14915923 BCX0\">\u201cRemove cusps at junctions\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14915923 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14915923 BCX0\">\u00a0option. When activated, additional toolpath segments are automatically added to the toolpath to remove the upstands.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW14915923 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"remove cusps\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow9.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow9-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow9-382x216.jpg 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW192693826 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192693826 BCX0\">The option to \u201cremove cusps at junctions\u201d greatly improves surface finish\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW192693826 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192693826 BCX0\">with\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW192693826 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192693826 BCX0\">Scallop toolpath<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW192693826 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192693826 BCX0\">s.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW107521207 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107521207 BCX0\">Scallop &#8211; Spiral scallop<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW107521207 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Scallop toolpath type can be further controlled using the \u201cContinuous\u201d option. When switched off, Fusion 360 creates toolpaths where each segment is offset from its neighbor by a constant amount (see below). These segments are then joined together with a series of smooth, tangential link moves that the CNC machine\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can navigate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0smooth<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quickly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the \u201cContinuous\u201d option is switched on, Fusion 360 creates a spiral toolpath\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(see\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">image<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0below)\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">where the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">distance between neighboring\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">offset<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0vary<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The real benefit here is that this toolpath has significantly fewer link moves<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0meaning the surface finish will be much better. A spiral toolpath will typically have a marginally shorter<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cycle time<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0than a non-spiral version<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11415\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11415\" class=\"wp-image-11415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow10-933x1024.jpg\" alt=\"spiral scallops\" width=\"600\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow10.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow10-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/steepshallow10-768x843.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scallop toolpaths can be created with multiple, constant offsets (top) or a single spiral (bottom)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW218114542 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218114542 BCX0\">In addition to these strategy specific advanced options, Steep and Shallow also benefits from the following, standard Fusion 360 capabilities<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW218114542 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218114542 BCX0\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW218114542 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW45707020 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45707020 BCX0\">Filleting<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW45707020 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15978502 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15978502 BCX0\">As part of the toolpath calculation, Fusion analyses the CAD model and identifies internal corners that are smaller than a given radius. A user-defined value is then used to add a fillet to all internal corners prior to the toolpath being calculated. The use of the \u201cFillet\u201d option helps avoid tool breakages caused by shock loading the cutting tool as it engages into large amounts of stock.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW15978502 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW151243356 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW151243356 BCX0\">Feedrate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151243356 BCX0\">\u00a0optimization<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW151243356 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW32598786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32598786 BCX0\">Fusion 360 analyses the toolpath and identifies any sharp changes in direction that could be problematic when run on the CNC machine tool. Once identified, the cutting\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW32598786 BCX0\">feedrate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32598786 BCX0\">\u00a0is automatically reduced as the cutting tool approaches the corner. It is then increased gradually until the original programmed\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW32598786 BCX0\">feedrate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32598786 BCX0\">\u00a0is<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW32598786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32598786 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW32598786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW32598786 BCX0\">achieved<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW32598786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32598786 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW32598786 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW168349903 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168349903 BCX0\">Fusion 360 manufacturing extension available now<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW168349903 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179867475 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179867475 BCX0\">Whether you\u2019re new to Fusion 360 or a seasoned pro, we\u2019re confident the addition of Steep and Shallow machining<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179867475 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179867475 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179867475 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179867475 BCX0\">\u00a0in the new manufacturing 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