Tool path parameters
The Surface quality tab of the Tool path parameters page is similar to other Sim 5-Axis Milling operations.
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Direction of machining
This option allows you to set Counterclockwise, Clockwise, or Follow curve chaining direction for machining.
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Counterclockwise |
Clockwise |
Follow curve chaining |
Enforce cutting direction
When this check box is selected, the chain direction is not used and machining direction is set to counterclockwise or clockwise as defined in the Direction of machining list.
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This option is not available with the Follow curve chaining option. |
Start point
This option defines the direction of the start point. |
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Cutting side
This parameter positions the tool in the Left, Right, Center, Inside, or Outside of the selected contour.
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Left |
Right |
Center |
Offset
The offset is a minimum distance between tool and drive curve. |
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Modify
The Modify tab of the Tool path parameters page in Contour 5-Axis Machining has the options of Round corners and Extend/Trim and is similar to other Sim 5-axis Milling operations.