Morning Sir.Giulio Buccini wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 10:35 pm ...
So the 3D surface is a no-go option for me.
So it seems that Path does not offer any chance to "enter" into the material from the side...
I kindly disagree. This is a situation where we must think "outside the box." If FreeCAD's selection options do not allow us to interpret the geometry as we want, then we give it the geometry it needs for a correct interpretation - we add helper geometry. There are various ways to do this. I did the easiest for me, modifying the original part, though I could have made a copy, and then modified the copy.
Steps I used:
- Activate the Body by double clicking it in the Object Tree. This will also automatically open the Part Design WB.
- Select, then pad one of the lateral sides to just over the tool diameter ( I only used 8mm, but I think you desire about 13 mm based on your tool.)
- Select the new lateral face created by the pad, and create a sketch on that face.
- Use the sketch to trim the face down (think pocket) to the necessary geometry for your Path Job requirements.
- Create a pocket out of this sketch to perform the trim, using the same value as the pad ( I only used 8mm, but I think you desire about 13 mm based on your tool.)
- Repeat this process of padding and pocketing on the other lateral face of your Body object.
I also added a Profile op in the source file to demonstrate that it is still possible to profile the original Body shape without the new helper geometry.
Have a blessed day, and enjoy FreeCAD.
Russell
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