Control Geometry tab, Profiling, 4 Axis

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Control Geometry tab, Profiling, 4 Axis

Refer to the following topics for the use of Machining Regions in 4 Axis Profiling operations:

 

tog_minus4 Axis Profiling Example

The machining regions can be selected from a cylindrical surface.

4 Axis Continuous Profiling

4 Axis Continuous Profiling
tog_minusDialog Box: Control Geometry tab
Dialog Box: Control Geometry tab, Profiling, 4 Axis

Dialog Box: Control Geometry tab, Profiling, 4 Axis

Remove All

Pick this button to Remove All Regions from the list.  The geometry itself is not deleted from the part model.

Remove Active

Pick this button to Remove the selected Active region from the list.  You can select multiple Regions from the list using the Ctrl key and then pick this button to remove them all.  The geometry itself is not deleted from the part model.

Select Curve/Edge Regions

Pick this button and the dialog will minimize, prompting you to make a selection from your part.  You can select curves or face edges.  After completing the selection, the dialog will re-appear with your Region selections listed.

Select Surface Boundary

Pick this button and the dialog will minimize, prompting you Select surface for boundary.  You can select one or more part surfaces.  After completing the selection, the dialog will re-appear with each surface edge boundary listed in the Selected Machining Region(s) list.

Select Pre-Defined

If you pick this button, the Select Pre-defined Machining Regions dialog will display, allowing you to select one or more Regions.  This operation dialog will then re-appear with your region selections listed. Pre-Defined Regions can be created using the options on the Regions tab of the Machining Objects Browser.