Cut Parameters tab, Drive Curve, 5 Axis

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Cut Parameters tab, Drive Curve, 5 Axis

The following Cut Parameters tab allows you to define the cut parameters for the current 5 Axis Follow Curve operation.  You can set Global Parameters, Cut Traversal, Tool Axis Control and Stepover parameters via this tab of the operation dialog.  

The Global Parameters section allows you to set the tolerance value to be used in machining.  A uniform thickness or stock that needs to be left around the part can also be specified here.  Refer to each option below.

 

tog_minusDialog Box: Cut Parameters tab
Dialog Box: Cut Parameters tab, 5 Axis Drive Curves Machining Operations

Dialog Box: Cut Parameters tab, 5 Axis Drive Curves Machining Operations
tog_minusGlobal Parameters
Global Cut Parameters

Global Cut Parameters

This section of the Cut Parameters tab allows you to set the following parameters:

Cut Tolerance  

This is allowable deviations (tolerances) from the actual part geometry plus the Stock layer (if any).

How to Increase Tool Path AccuracyTolerances play a vital role in both design engineering and digital manufacturing.  In design, the goal is to allow the broadest tolerance range possible while meeting your design specifications. This is because, generally speaking, there is a direct correlation between tighter tolerances and higher manufacturing costs.

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Max Angle Change  

his is the maximum allowable angle change between two toolpath points.

Max Distance Change  

This is the maximum allowable distance change between two toolpath points.

Stock  

The thickness of the layer that will remain on top of the part after the toolpath is complete. Roughing operations generally leave a thin layer of stock, but for finishing operations this value is zero.
tog_minusCut Direction

This allows you to define the direction of cut the tool will follow. You can choose between Along Curve Direction and Along Reverse Curve Direction.

Along Curve Direction  

Cut follows the direction of curve geometry.

Along Reverse Curve Direction

Cut follows the opposite direction of curve geometry
tog_minusTool Axis Control

The tool axis for each cutter location point is defined by the surface normal of the drive surfaces. In addition to these tool-axis control specifications the tool axis can be modified with a Lead/Lag Angle and Tilt Angle.

Lead/Lag Angle  

This defines tool axis along the direction of travel.

Tilt Angle  

This defines the direction normal to the direction of travel.
tog_minusTool Tip Control

For additional Tool Tip Control, you can specify a Distance to move computed tool tips axially.  Specifying a value would move the computed toolpath axially by this specified value.