Pocket Operation Overview

 

Introduction

This topic will give you an overview of what a Pocket is for, and provide links to the topics which describe each page of the Pocket operation found in the Mill 2 Axis Wizard. This topic will also provide a link to a related topic.

The Pocket

The purpose of the Pocket operation is to remove the bulk of the material from an internal cavity. Exactly how this operation is performed is dictated by the settings in the subsequent pages of the operation. Each of the pages allows you to define the  variables in order to tailor the machining process to fit your needs. Use the following links to jump to the specific topics for each available operation page:   

 

Patterns

Parameters

Leads

Machine Sequence

Links

Advanced Feedrates

Related Topic

Pocketing - Plunge Location