Cut Levels Tab, 2 Axis Face Top

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Cut Levels Tab, 2 Axis Face Top

The following Cut Levels tab allows you to define the location of the Cut Geometry in the Z axis as it relates to the part of the stock models

 

tog_minusDialog Box: Cut Levels tab
Dialog Box: Cut Levels tab, MILL Operations

Dialog Box: Cut Levels tab, MILL Operations
tog_minusZ Containment

Top of Stock is Top Z

For Z Containment select this option to align the top of the cut to the highest point of Stock in the Z axis.

Top (Z)

For Z Containment specify the maximum Z position for the start of the cut.  This is referred to as Top (Z) in the illustration.  You can enter the Z value directly or use the Pick Pick button to select a point of the part and its Z value will be used.

Z Containment

Z Containment

Top of Part is Bottom Z

For Z Containment select this option to align the bottom of the cut to the highest point of the Part in the Z axis.

Bottom (Z)

For Z Containment specify the minimum Z position for the end of the cut.  This is referred to as Bottom (Z) in the illustration.  You can enter the Z value directly or use the Pick Pick button to select a point of the part and its Z value will be used.

Z Containment

Z Containment
tog_minusStepdown Control (dZ)

This section allows you to define the spacing between the horizontal cut levels for the roughing operation. The spacing can be specified either % Tool Diameter, a specific Distance or as the total Number of Levels desired.

Cut Depth from ToolSelect this icon to assign the Cut Depth value that is defined by the tool that is currently active for this operation. Note: This icon will ONLY appear in this dialog if the currently active tool has a Cut Depth value assigned to it.  Edit the tool definition if desired.