Patterns
Introduction
This topic explains the Patterns page of the Planar operation found in the Mill 3 Axis Wizard.
Patterns
Cut Pattern
- 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.
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Lace Angle - determines the direction of the toolpath passes in reference to the machining origin. The default value of 90 degrees generates passes that are parallel to the Y-axis, and a value of 0 degrees generates passes that are parallel to the X-axis of the machining origin.
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.