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Slot

In one sentence: Cut a slot between two selected points or along a selected edge, stepping down in Z-level passes.

Overview

Workbench: CAM
Menu: CAM → Slot
Command: CAM_Slot
Shortcut: none

Generates a slot cutting toolpath between two endpoints or along an edge. The slot width equals the tool diameter; the depth is set by the depth parameters.

Intuition

Slot creates a simple, direct path from point A to point B at the tool centre. Unlike Profile (which follows a perimeter) or Pocket (which fills an area), Slot just cuts a groove. Use it for T-slots, keyways, and simple linear cuts.

When to use it

  • Cutting a linear slot or keyway.
  • Machining a T-slot or dovetail groove (with appropriate tool).
  • Creating a simple groove along an edge.

Key parameters

Parameter Description
Layer Mode Single pass or multiple Z-level passes
Path Node Offset Start/end offsets from the endpoint geometry

See Common Parameters for depth and height parameters.

See also