Levels

The Levels page enables you to define the machining levels.

Clearance

With this option, you can set clearance values.

The Use section allows you to choose one of the following geometries to define the clearance area:

Sphere

When this option is chosen, the Clearance area has a spherical shape; it should enclose the multiblade part geometry completely. The tool performs a retraction movement to the Clearance sphere and then a rapid movement along the sphere surface. The axis of the sphere is always parallel to the rotary axis of the multiblade part.
  • Sphere radius- This parameters enables you to define the radius of the clearance sphere.
  • Sphere center height- This parameters enables you to define the distance from the sphere center to the sphere surface.

Cylinder

This option enables you to define the Clearance as a cylindrical surface enclosing the multiblade part. The tool performs a retraction movement to the Clearance cylinder, and then a rapid movement along the cylinder surface. The axis of the cylinder is always parallel to the rotary axis of the multiblade part.
  • Cylinder radius- This parameter enables you to define the radius of the clearance cylinder.

Auto detect dimension and position

In this option SolidCAM automatically defines the best fit sphere/cylinder radius and the best position of the sphere center of the multiblade part.

Levels

This section enables you to define the safety distance to approach and retract from the part.

Entry/Exit safety distance

After the descent movement to the Retract distance level, the tool starts the approach movement to the material. The approach movement consists of two segments. The first segment is performed with a rapid feed up to the Entry safety distance. From the Entry safety distance level, the approach movement is performed with the cutting feed. Upon retraction, the tool ascends to the Exit safety distance.