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CurveMx. Create 3 axis tool motions that trace a 2D or 3D contour, with or without reference surfaces. This function is ideal for machining the top of ribs that are defined only by their top contours. |
Notes:
Milling starts at the beginning of the contour, or where the tool is tangent to a start plane. It continues to the end of the contour, or where the tool is tangent to an end plane.
The cutting direction is determined by the order in which the curves of the contour are picked.
An OFFSET or SIDE STEP amount larger than the curvature radius of the contour, or in Sharp Corners, may cause loops.
It is highly recommended that the distance between the contour and the surface not be greater than the tolerance.
How to create this procedure: (see Creating a Procedure and Procedure Guide for general explanation.)
For Technology, choose Contour Milling as the main selection, and CurveMx 3x as the subselection.
Choose the appropriate cutter.
Define the part surfaces, contours, start milling (contour or plane) and end milling (contour and plane).
Define the following Motion Parameters:
Define the Machine Parameters.
When finished, you can choose from the following Procedure Options:
(The options Save & Close and Save & Calculate are also available on the Procedure Guide.)
