Using the Plunge Roughing Cycle

  1. Select the Plunge Roughing command.

  2. In the subsequent Plunge Roughing dialog, enter the parameters to set up the cycle. Set Model Type to the geometry of the shapes you are to machine; Wireframe, Surface or Solid. To machine features, choose Solid.

    You can use wireframe to specify pockets, pockets with islands, male parts (bosses), open pockets.

    Note that Model Type is only available with the requisite licence. Without this the setting is effectively wireframe.

  3. Click OK; the dialog closes so that you can...

  4. Follow the prompts at the left hand end of the status bar. You are prompted to: