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Cut one profile

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Menu: Wire operations | A profile

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Purpose

Understanding the function

How to use  -Case 1 : with  duplication

How to use  -Case 2 : without  duplication

Select a tec file

Cutting definition

Purpose

The cut following a profile is a straight cut, this operation is going to follow the curve defined by the user with movements following two axes.

Understanding the function

The toolpath generated by TopSolid / Wire will follow the curve defined by the user.

How to use

Case 1 : With duplication

1. Select the menu "Wire operations | A profile" or click on the icon.

2. click on the DUPLICATION icon.

3. Select the master operation to use on the graphic area. In this case, the two cuts are linked together. If the user change one parameter of one cut, the two cuts are updated.

4. Click the profile to use.

5. Define the material side direction.

6. Define the height of cut by inputting a Z value or by clicking a face.

7. Select the parameters for the main cut operation (Roughing, finishing..)

Case 2 : Without duplication

1. Select the menu "Wire operations | A profile" or click on the icon.

2. Click the profile to use.

3. Define the material side direction.

4. Define the height of cut by inputting a Z value or by clicking a face.

5. Select on the tec file the required power settings (operations) to use.

6. Select the parameters for the main cut operation (Roughing, finishing..)

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