Posting

Introduction

Once the machining strategy has been set, the next step is to define a few posting parameters for the feature. This includes the work offset number, indexing output, and a few tolerance settings for the output program code.

Posting Parameters

  • Work Offset # - select the work offset code to use for this feature in the posted NC program. The post processor must be configured to support the work offset selected.

  • Output Rotary Angle - available with the 4 Axis Standard, 4 Axis Pro, 5 Axis Standard, and 5 Axis Pro modules.

Select the check box to have the Rotation Angle output in the posted NC program.

Clear the check box when not outputting a rotary angle.

 

    • Rotation Angle - type the rotary angle of the feature for indexing.

Contour Ramping Output

  • Line Moves - the toolpath is output as linear segments. This option is used if the machine controller does not accept helical arc segments.

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  • Arc Moves - the toolpath output includes helical arc segments.

 

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