// Operations · key B
Bore
Cuts a round hole larger than the tool with a helical path.
Use it for: Holes larger than your drills: bearing seats, dowel holes, round windows.
Tool: A flat end mill smaller than the hole.
Settings
| Setting | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Depth | Depth of the hole. | stock thickness |
| Stepdown | Depth per turn of the helix. | 6 mm |
| Stock to leave | Left for the finishing pass. | 0.2 mm |
| Finish pass | One last full-depth pass to size. | On |
Every operation also has: Tool, Include in G-code, Own safe heights, Start depth, Coolant — see Heights. Hover the (i) next to a setting in the app for the same explanations.
Tips
- The tool must be smaller than the hole; MillPath says so if it is not.