Patterns

Introduction

This topic explains the Patterns page of the 3 Axis Plunge Rough 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.

 

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

 

Note: The Cut Direction options are used with the Zig (One-way) Cut Pattern.