Options

Introduction

This topic explains the Options page found in the Z Level Finish operation of the Mill 3 Axis Wizard.

Options

Limits

Cutting Extents

  • All - the entire model is processed.

  • Inner Most Only - only the inner most toolpath is kept.

  • Outer Most Only - only the outer most toolpath is kept.

 

 

 

Other

Processing

 

  • By Area - machines an entire area of the part before moving on to the next.

  • By Level - machines all areas of the part to the current pass depth before beginning the next pass.

 

 

Point

 

  • Calculate From

    • Tool Tip - calculates the toolpath from the tool tip.

    • Tool Center - calculates the toolpath from the center of the bottom of the tool, in the case of a straight cornered end mill, or from the center of the radius on the tool, in the case of bullnose or ball-end mills.