Feedrate Optimization

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Feedrate Optimization

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Linearize ToolpathThis option is used to optimize the toolpath feedrate in corners by slowing down the cutter before a corner and resuming it's programmed speed after the corner. The values listed are percentages of the current feedrate assigned to the operation.

 

Alert!Feedrate Optimization will only apply to planar toolpaths such as 2½ Axis operations and some 3 Axis operations.

 

tog_minusIcon Displayed When Toolpath is Edited

When you edit an operation using any of the Toolpath Editor functions, the MOp folder icon displayed in the Machining Job will change, indicating that the operation has an edit applied to it.  the icon is shown in the illustration below. This applies only to the PRO and/or PREM configurations.

Mop icon displayed when toolpath is edited

Mop icon displayed when toolpath is edited
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Feedrate Optimization Icon (Toolpath Editor)

Feedrate Optimization Icon (Toolpath Editor)
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Dialog Box: Feedrate Optimization

Dialog Box: Feedrate Optimization

Limiting Corner Angle  

Toolpaths equal to or below this Angle will be subject to these Feedrate Optimization rules.

Distance before corner to start reduction  

This is the linear Distance BEFORE a corner when Feedrate Optimization begins.

Distance after corner to reset feedrate  

This is the linear Distance AFTER a corner when Feedrate Optimization ends.

Minimum distance between feedrate changes  

This is the Minimum Distance between within which Feedrate Optimization will occur.  Adjust this value to the minimum distance between corners on your part.

Feedrate reduction percentage  

This is the percentage of the default feedrate to apply for Feedrate Optimization.  For example, entering 0.25 will apply a 25% reduction in feedrate at the corner angles specified.  This value must be less than 1 to apply the correct feedrate reduction.

Motions to ignore if shorter than  

Individual toolpath motions shorter than this distance will be ignored for Feedrate Optimization.

Motion strings to ignore if shorter than  

Accumulative (i.e., consecutive) toolpath motions shorter than this distance will be ignored for Feedrate Optimization.
tog_minusExample without Feedrate Optimization
Example without Feedrate Optimization

Example without Feedrate Optimization

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tog_minusExample with Feedrate Optimization
Example with Feedrate Optimization

Example with Feedrate Optimization

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