Path with HMS loops

To have the required optimized HMS tool path the user can define which kind of loops he wants to have. Of course, here it's just to indicate to TopSolid'Cam which loops  are the best for the part. After, it's possible that TopSolid'Cam changes that in automatic just to be sure to have loops everywhere.

No loops

No radius on the corners. If it's necessary (distance between passes upper than the radius of the tool) some segments are added.

'Alpha' loops

TopSolid'Cam adds alpha loops (in red in the following drawing) on the corners. Especially when the distance between passes is upper than the tool radius the user can see these alpha loops. By default, the value of these radius is the value defined by the user.  

However, in some case, TopSolid'Cam can change this value or the kind of loops (switch to radiused loops) just to be sure to remove all the material!

Radiused loops

TopSolid'Cam adds radiused  loops (in red in the following drawing) on the corners. Especially when the distance between passes is upper than the tool radius the user can see these radiused loops. By default, the value of these radius is the value defined by the user.

However, in some case, TopSolid'Cam can change this value or the kind of loops (switch to alpha loops) just to be sure to remove all the material!

It will be ALSO possible after to ADD trochoidal movements even if some kind of loop is already selected

Topsolid CAM online Help Index