The Mill 4 Axis Rotary Wizard Geometry Selection

Introduction

The first step of the Mill 4 Axis Rotary Wizard, is to assign geometry for the feature. All operations in the feature are performed on the selected geometry.

Geometry Selection

The 4 Axis Rotary feature uses solids/surfaces for the feature geometry and wireframe chains for boundaries.

 

  • Select Geometry- is used to assign solid or surface geometry to the feature. All operations in the feature are performed on the selected geometry.

Feature Geometry Picking

  • Select Solid Body

    - Allows you to select individual surfaces as geometry for the feature.

    - Allows you to pick the entire model by selecting any one of its surfaces.

 

Selected Geometry - list all the geometry selected for the feature.

 

(Delete) - removes the highlighted item from the list.

(Delete All)- removes all entities from the list.

The list box will list the entities currently selected for the function.

 

 Feature Parameters - This group allows you to set the Top of the Feature.

 

Top of Feature

is the highest point in Z that cuts for the feature should be made. This value is incremental from the Machine Setup or machining origin.

 

  • Top - sets the Top of Feature value on the Feature page.

 

Pick Top- allows you to select an item from the graphics area to specify the Top of Feature value.

 

 

(Delete) - removes the highlighted item from the list.

This list box will show the entity currently selected for the function.

 

 

OK - confirms the geometry and closes the Feature Geometry Picking manager.

 

Cancel - cancels geometry selection and closes the Feature Geometry Picking manager.

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