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Too Many Passes Warning

Issue
A warning appears indicating that the toolpath will generate an unusually large number of passes.

What This Means

  • The tool stepdown or cut depth settings are too small relative to the total material depth
  • This can lead to excessive machining time and unnecessary wear on the tool

What to Check

  • Verify the Stepdown and Cut Depth values for the selected tool
  • Ensure the settings are appropriate for the material and tool size

How to Fix

  • Adjust the Stepdown or Cut Depth to reduce the number of passes
  • Recalculate the toolpath after making changes
  • Confirm the final number of passes is reasonable for the operation

Tip
Smaller step-downs may improve finish quality, but excessively small values can overload the software and extend machining time unnecessarily.