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The second step of the Milling Wizard is to define the Feature Parameters. These parameters define rapid movement and depth settings that are applied to all operations in the feature. All of the parameters found in the Feature dialog box are explained in this topic.
FeatureClearance Plane (Mill
Jobs) - displays the clearance plane value. In the CAM Tree, right-click
Machine Setup, and click Edit to set the clearance plane in the Machine
Setup dialog box. The clearance plane is incremental from the top
of stock (defined in the Stock Wizard). It defines the safe rapid
plane used between machining operations. The value you define in the
Machine Setup is applied to all features under that setup.
For Mill Turn Jobs, view the Mill
Turn Clearance topic.
Rapid Plane
- is the height at which the tool can rapid safely within a single
machining operation. This value is incremental from the Top of Feature
setting in the CAM wizard.
Feed Plane - is the height at which the tool movement changes from rapid to feedrate. This value is incremental from the toolpath.
Top of Feature
- is the top of the material for the feature. This value is incremental
from the Machine Setup or machining origin.
Pick Top - enables selection mode for you to set the Top of Feature by selecting geometry.
Geometry Selection for multiaxis features is handled using The Multiaxis Wizard.
After setting the parameters, click Next>> to go to The Machining Strategy Dialog Box.