I have a similar machining order problem with Cabineo pockets using the ShopBot Link. I have a 2 router setup so I can process cabinets & closets w/o a manual tool change. Head 1 uses a 3/8" compression bit for pockets & profiles, head 2 uses a 5 mm brad drill bit for drilling holes.

Typically when I run an job (w/o Cabineos) it's 2 operations; drilling 1st, then pockets & profiles. But when I add Cabineos it's 3 ops; interpolated Cabineo pockets 1st, then holes drilled, then pockets & profiles.

Does anyone know a way to get back to just 2 ops to eliminate the time wasted w/3 ops?

Here's my tooling configuration.
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