Contour Order

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Contour Order is used to control the order in which Z Finish cuts are made on parts that have multiple features that protrude above flatter base features.

Negative Z

SURFCAM will cut each protruding feature, individually, starting at its highest Z-level and cutting to its lowest Z-level before moving to the next protruding feature.

 

Z Level Negative

SURFCAM will start cutting the protruding feature with the highest Z-level cut that can be made. Any other features that can be cut at that level will also be cut. SURFCAM then returns to the first feature and cuts it at the next lower Z-level before going to the other features that can also be cut at that level. This routine continues until the Z Finish cut is completed.

 

Positive Z

SURFCAM will cut each protruding feature, individually, starting at its lowest Z-level and cutting to its highest Z-level before moving to the next protruding feature.

 

Z Level Positive

SURFCAM will start cutting the protruding feature with the lowest Z-level cut that can be made. Any other features that can be cut at that level will also be cut. SURFCAM then returns to the first feature and cuts it at the next higher Z-level before going to the other features that can also be cut at that level. This routine continues until the Z Finish cut is completed.

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