Application area:

The complex operation consists of two toolpaths: plane and waterline. The plane toolpath machines only areas with the slope angle less than the Split slope angle while the waterline toolpath machines areas where the surface slope angle is greater than the Split slope angle. By default the split slope angle is set to 45 degrees. This strategy ensures that shallow areas are machined with the plane toolpath, and steep areas are machined with the waterline toolpath. The benefits of such an approach are optimal cutting conditions, consistent scallop height and reduced machining time.

Setup:

The Setup tab is used to configure the primary parameters of the project. This can involve the positioning of the part on the equipment, the coordinate system of the part, and more. See more

Job assignment:

Faces. Select various surfaces of the part as the working task. The system will calculate the trajectory based on the chosen surfaces.

Pocket. A typical prismatic or turn-milling part consists of many simple shapes.To simplify this task, we can recognize the parts elements in a 3d model and automatically convert them to basic job assignment items, such as job zones and machining levels. See more

Job Zone. Job zones are used to define the part areas that have to be machined by roughing and finishing milling operations. See more

Restrict Zone. In addition to Job Zones in system you can use Restrict Zones to specify the workpiece areas that have not to be machined in the current operation. See more

Top Level. Specifying the top level by model elements. See more

Bottom Level. Specifying the bottom level by model elements. See more

Properties. Displays the properties of an element. It is possible to add the stock. You can also call this menu by double clicking on an item in the list.

Delete. Removes an item from the list.

Strategy:

This parameter group works similarly to the Plane finishing operation. See more

Transformations:

Parameter's kit of operation, which allow to execute converting of coordinates for calculated within operation the trajectory of the tool. See more

See also:

Types of machining operations

Operations for the 3-axes milling