Volume Milling - Rough Parallel

For each layer, optimal machining strategy is applied according to the layer geometry. Priority is given to air plunging.
Adaptive feed control is available so a constant load is maintained on the cutter at all times. This option can be switched off.
High speed milling strategies can be applied.
You can create a few concurrent Rough procedures (e.g. with different cutters) and the remaining material is taken into consideration.

How to create this procedure: (see Creating a Procedure and Procedure Guide for general explanation.)

1. For Technology, choose Volume Milling as the main selection, and Rough Parallel as the subselection.

2. Choose the appropriate cutter.

3. Define the part surfaces and, only if necessary, define the boundary area.

Notes:

• If the boundary area is the same as the stock area, it is not recommended to define a boundary area.

• Define a boundary if the area to be milled meets one of the following criteria:

• The boundary is completely within the stock area.

• The boundary extends beyond the stock by a distance of, at least, the tool diameter.

4. Define the following Motion Parameters:

• Clearance

• Entry & End Points

• Boundary Settings

• Tolerance & Surf. Offset

• Tool Trajectory

• Z Limits

• Machine Between Layers

• High Speed Machining

• Stock & Holder Tracking

• Electrode Machining

• Create Auxiliary Contours

• User Parameters

5. Define the Machine Parameters.

6. When finished, you can choose from the following Procedure Options:

• Save & Close to suspend

• Save & Calculate to execute

• Cancel

• Save As

(The options Save & Close and Save & Calculate are also available on the Procedure Guide.)