Use Rapid (Move menu) to move the tool in a straight line at the rapid rate. The command is usually used to place the tool in a position to begin a new machining operation or toolchange.
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Use Rapid (Move menu) to move the tool in a straight line at the rapid rate. The command is usually used to place the tool in a position to begin a new machining operation or toolchange. |
You can change the tool movement at the rapid rate to be in all three axes. To do this, select the Machine Parameters (M-Functions menu) command and in the dialog, click on the Rapid 3D parameter to put a cross in its box.
Important Note
Machine tools can move from point to point in two ways (see example):
Resolved – When moving from point to point the toolpath is linear. This means that one axis may move slower than the other, so that a straight line is achieved between points.
Unresolved – When moving from point to point both axes accelerate at the same rate until one axis has reached its position. The other axis then completes its move, thereby producing a ‘dog-leg’ move.
The Code Generator has a parameter that sets the rapid type for your machine.
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It is important that the correct display is shown so that you can see if the toolpath has inadvertently collided with the part. Please refer to your machine tool manual for details. |
In the Milling environment, if Rapid 3D is not selected, the default method depends on whether the tool is moving:
Out of the work- the tool moves in the Z+ direction first, then in the workplane.
Into the work – the tool moves in the workplane first, then in the Z-direction.
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Note that some machine tool controllers can override the programmed rapid in three dimensions, in a similar manner to cases a and b described above. Please consult your machine tool manual for details. |
You can also specify a different colour for your rapid moves. Select the Colours (Options menu) command and set the Rapids & Normals parameter.
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