It is necessary to check Multi level in order for the
Multi Depth option to work.www.kxcad.net Home > CAM Index > EdgeCAM Index >
Each drilling cycle has a set of Depth parameters that control the vertical motion of the tool before, during and after each drilling operation.
Clearance - Defines the height the tool lifts to between holes and at the end of the cycle.
Retract - Defines the height the tool retracts to between pecks.
Level - An absolute value that defines the surface of the workpiece.
Depth - Defines the depth of the hole to be drilled.
Intelli Drill (not available for axial
fixed tool drilling)
Multi Level - Check to drill a series of holes at differing levels. The level for the cycle will be taken from the digitised geometry (arc, line or point). The cycle applies the Depth and Retract values relative to the Level of the digitised entity. Any specified Level parameter value is ignored.
Multi Depth - (Code Generator dependent) Check to drill a series of holes at different depths, the depth for the cycle is taken from an arc, line or point at the base of the hole. Where an entity to define the depth is not selected the Depth parameter from the cycle dialog will be used. If arcs with a (connecting) vertical line are selected the depth will be taken from the vertical line. Please note that it is still necessary to specify a Depth value (which will not be applied), otherwise an error will be displayed.
It is necessary to check Multi level in order for the
Multi Depth option to work.
You should take care that any canned cycles used are
created by the Code Generator in a way that reflects the EdgeCAM simulation.