Pattern

Introduction

This topic explains the options found in the Pattern page of the Mill 2 Axis Wizard for the following operations:

 

  • Profile Finish
  • Chamfer Mill

 

This topic also provides links to related topics.

Patterns

Patterns

  • Standard- creates a toolpath for cutting the perimeter of one or more contours at a constant depth. (This is the only option available for Finish operations.)



 

Compensation

System Compensation

With this option On, the system offsets the geometry by the tool radius. With this option Off, you should use Machine Compensation.

 

  • Off - the toolpath is calculated from the center line.

  • Left - the toolpath is calculated to the left of the selected contour.

  • Right - the toolpath is calculated to the right of the selected contour.

 

Machine Compensation

These options only effect the output in the posted code.

 

  • Off - the toolpath is calculated from the center line.

  • Comp Left (G41) - the toolpath of the operation represents the center of the cutter. The post processed code includes the command for cutter compensation to the left of the contour.

  • Comp Right (G42) - the toolpath of the operation represents the center of the cutter. The post processed code includes the command for cutter compensation to the right of the contour.

*For more information on how to use compensation, see the Compensation topic.

 

MDI (Manual Data Input)

View the MDI topic.

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