Links
Introduction
This topic explains the Link page parameters found in the Pocket operation of the Mill 2 Axis Wizard.
Links
The Links page of the pocketing operation allows you to modify the link moves between one toolpath pass, or group, to the next when the pattern is set to Advanced Pocket. Note that when turning on Adaptive Roughing, Direct is the only option available for Within Groups.
Within Groups
This creates the linking method between consecutive offset loops within one region.
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Direct
- directly connects one pass to
the next with a line entity. -
S-Link
- creates an S-shaped link between
each pass in the toolpath tangent to both paths on the surface of
the model. -
Full
Retract - creates a retract move
to the rapid plane between each pass.
- Rapid Retract for Large
Gaps - for open shape cutting,
the tool retracts to the rapid plane above the previous cut depth.
Select the check box to make the link movements at rapid rate (rapid movement
is indicated by dashed lines in the toolpath display).
Clear the check box to make the link movement remain at feedrate.
Between Groups
This controls the linking method when moving from one region (or group) to the next.
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Direct - directly connects one group to the next
group with a line entity.
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S-Link - creates an S-shaped link between each
group in the toolpath tangent to the toolpath of both groups.
-
Retract - creates a retract move to the rapid plane
when moving from one group to the next.
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