how to - slot across complete width

Mods CAM/Path
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Hi,
I try to generate the G-Code for milling slots into part with 2mm thickness. First with 4mm width and 1mm depth and second, centered to first, with 1.5mm width and 1.4mm depth). Both slots are “through” the complete part, i.e., the part is 30mm width and the slots are 30mm length. Unfortunately I can’t figure out which operation does the job to generate the G-Code. I had no success trying Path, Pocket, or Face…
Thank you for your help

(unfortunately I was also not able to figure out, how to upload a picture or the file here :frowning: )

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See https://devtalk.freecad.org/t/important-please-read-first-before-asking-for-help/1295/1 .

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Hi chrisb,
thank you for your hint :slight_smile:

Here are the files (JPG to show my problem and FreeCad)

Thank you for your support. Carlhermann

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The Pocket operation with extension enabled for edges will do what you want. ( Two operations, one for each width )
As long as you are using a fairly recent version, ( later than V 0.20) , the example file should give you the idea.
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OS: Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye) (X-Cinnamon/lightdm-xsession)
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
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Python 3.10.12, Qt 5.15.8, Coin 4.0.0, Vtk 9.2.5, OCC 7.6.3
Locale: English/Australia (en_AU)
Installed mods: 
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  * CurvedShapes 1.0.4
  * ThreadProfile 1.89.0
  * freecad.gears 1.0.0
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Hi,
that was exactly what I was searching for - thanks a lot