In Estlcam, is there a way to change the linear pocketing direction? For instance, I have a large sign that I need to pocket out. See drawing. [Asset 1@150x] Currently, Estlcam creates a linear pocket by milling in the X axis. However the grain of my lumber is oriented with the Y axis. In my expe…

Yikes. No need to swap axes! In Estlcam, under pocketing strategy (Choose linear) there’s another dialog for “Pocketing angle” Change the 0° to 90° and it will rotate to vertical. [Pocket] Or, if you like the 3D printed look, change it to 45°

Change Linear Pocketing Direction in Estlcam?

LowRider CNC Troubleshooting

kcny (kcny) February 5, 2022, 12:56am 2

If you’re comfortable with changing the firmware, a permanent change would go something like this:

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