Tool axis control: Swarf Machining

Introduction

This topic will explain the options found in the Tool axis control tab of the Swarf Machining operation.

Tool axis control

The Tool axis control tab allows you to minimize the rotation axis change with a Max. angle step.

General

  • Maximum Angle Step - defines the maximum allowed angle change between two consecutive tool positions (points) along the toolpath.

 

  • Minimize Rotation Axis Changes

Select the check box to help reduce heavy machine movements created by pole singularity.

Clear the check box to turn off this option.

 

Related Topics

Multiaxis Wizard

Surface paths

Gouge check

Link

Multi Cuts

Corners

Utility

How to Create a Multiaxis Swarf Feature