Use linear cuts for roughing and finishing

When you need to cut along a particular edge or pathway for either rough or finishing purposes, the Contour toolpath is often the best approach. Learn how to use the Contour toolpath and trace lines on a part to finish cut it to a particular size. 

After completing this video, you'll be able to:

  • Use the Contour toolpath to follow linear cuts or lines on a part. 
  • Apply roughing passes to both rough cut and finish the cut.

Video quiz

What action will open the Chain dialog when creating 2D contour operations so you can select part of a loop of lines instead of all of them?

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Step-by-step guide

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