Patterns
Introduction
This topic explains the Patterns page of the Advanced Z Level Finish operation found in the Mill 3 Axis Wizard.
Patterns
Cut Pattern
Start From
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Top - starts the operation from the top
of the model and cuts down to the bottom.
- Bottom - starts the operation from the bottom of the model and cuts up to the top.
Method
- Zig - creates the operation so each pass of the tool follows the same general direction (one way machining).
- Zig Zag - creates the operation so each pass of the tool alternates direction from the previous pass.
- Spiral - creates the operation so the tool travels in a spiral motion around the part.
Full Contour Pass
Gives you the option to exclude the closed contour passes and
the beginning and end of the path.
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Start - While this check box is
selected, a full revolution at a constant Z level will be performed prior
to the beginning of the spiral.
- End - While this check box is selected, a full revolution at a constant Z level will be performed prior to the end of the spiral.
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.
Round Corners
The Round Corners option allows you to specify a maximum deviation value
which allows a radius within that range to be substituted in place of
sharp corners. To turn this option on, click the Round
Corners check box. You can then type the maximum deviation possible
for the round corners in the Maximum
Deviation box. To turn this option off, clear the Round Corners
check box.
Round Corners |
Round Corners |