Patterns
Introduction
This topic explains the Patterns page of the Plunge Rough operation found in the Mill 2 Axis Wizard.
Patterns
Patterns
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Zig Zag - creates a pattern
of parallel cuts where the tool feeds in both directions. -
Offset Pocket In - the
plunge pattern continually offsets the outer shape and creates the
toolpath from the outside-in. -
Offset Pocket Out - the
plunge pattern continually offsets the inner shape and creates the
toolpath from the inside-out.
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Zig - creates a pattern
of parallel cuts where the tool feeds in one direction.
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Even Stepover
- the distance between each plunge point along the path, within the
same profile, is equal but not greater than the specified Step
Amount %.
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Defined
Stepover - the distance between each plunge point along the
path, within the same profile, is equal to the value in the Step Amount %
Cut Direction
- Lace Angle- sets the angle of the linear movements relative to the X-axis of the machining origin. When set to 0, the toolpath is generated parallel to the X-axis.
Parameters
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Step Amount % (1) - the distance between each path (toolpath segment), based on a percentage of the tool diameter.
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Step Amount % (2) - the distance between plunge locations along the path, based on a percentage of the tool diameter.
Related Topics
Clicking Next> > takes
you to the next page of the Mill 2 Axis Wizard. To move to the corresponding
topic, click the appropriate link below.
The Profile Rough Parameters
page
The Profile Finish Parameters page
The Pocket Parameters page
The Facing Parameters page
The Engrave Parameters page
The Chamfer Mill Parameters
page
The Plunge Rough Parameters page
The Corner Rounding Parameters page
