Milling open pockets in Mastercam

The 'POCKET' routine is not the only option when machining open ended pockets. Learn how to use the 'CONTOUR' feature and how to change step over, depth of cut and lead in and lead out moves.

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Stephen Castro

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have an exam and I needed help with an open contour. Your clear instruction solved a problem I spent hours trying to fix. Looks simple now.

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