Patterns
Introduction
This topic explains the Patterns page of the Spiral operation found in the Mill 3 Axis Wizard.
Patterns
Cut Pattern
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Start
Inside - the toolpath starts at the inner most contour and
moves outward. -
Start Outside - the toolpath starts at the outer
most contour and moves inward.
Cut Direction
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Climb
Mill - the tool travels in a counter
clockwise direction along the inside shapes of the model and travels
in a clockwise direction along the outside edges of the model.
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Conventional Mill - the tool travels in a clockwise direction
along the inside shapes of the model and travels in a counter clockwise
direction along the outside edges of the model.
Angular Start/End
- Angle Start - sets the angle around the part at which the toolpath begins. The zero-degree mark is in-line with the positive X-axis.