The following dialog allows you to set Entry/Exit parameters for Turn Follow Curve operations. Entry and Exit determines the way in which tool enters and leaves the part geometry. TURN Module allows you to specify how the cutter approaches, engages, retracts and departs when starting and stopping a cut.
 Dialog Box: Entry/Exit tab, Turn Follow Curve |
Approach Motion Entry consists of an Approach and an Engage move. Approach consists of a length and an angle. Enter a value for Length (AL). Then for Angle (AA) you can select Tangent or Angle. Tangent will approach the part tangent to the part surface. Angle will approach at the angle you specify. Engage Motion Entry consists of an Approach and an Engage move. Engage consists of a length and an angle. Enter a value for Length (EL). Then for Angle (EA) you can select Tangent or Angle. Tangent will engage tangent to the part surface. Angle will engage at the angle you specify. |
Retract Motion Exit consists of a Retract Motion and a Departure Motion. Length (RL) is added beginning at the last cut point. Angle (RA) This is the angle of the departure from the last cut point. You can select Tangent or Angle. Depart Motion Departure consists of a length and an angle. Enter a value for Length (DL). Then for Angle (DA) you can select Tangent or Angle. Tangent will depart tangent to the part surface. Angle will depart at the angle you specify. |