Links
This tab enables you to define the parameters of tool path linking performed in the Multiaxis Machining operation.
Area links
This section allows you to define links between tool path in the same level. The links can be defined within the group and between two different groups.
Within group
This list specifies the connection moves between the offset cuts in a single group.
Between groups
This list specifies connection moves between the different groups inside a single region on the same cutting layer.
The following options are available in these two lists:
Direct- This option enables you to apply straight line connection between the passes on the shortest way without any retracting movements.
Blend spline- This option enables you to apply tangential arcs connection between the passes.
Retract to feed distance- This option enables you to apply straight line connection between the passes with retracting tool to the specified feed distance.
Retract to rapid distance- This option enables you to apply straight line connection between the passes with retracting tool to the specified rapid distance.
Use ramp/Don’t use ramp
This list allows you to use ramp or not with the first entry movement. In the Within group list, this option is not available if Blend spline is selected. In the Between groups list, this option is not available if Direct or Blend spline options are selected.
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The Within group list is available only when the Strategy is selected as Offset on the Geometry page. |
Links between slices
This section allows you to specify the connection moves between the cutting layers on multiple heights. The following options are available:
Direct- This option enables you to apply straight line connection between the passes on the shortest way without any retracting movements.
Blend spline- This option enables you to apply tangential arcs connection between the passes.
Step- This option enables you to use the link type that contains retraction, connection and vertical approach segments.
Retract to feed distance- This option enables you to apply straight line connection between the passes with retracting tool to the specified feed distance.
Retract to rapid distance- This option enables you to apply straight line connection between the passes with retracting tool to the specified rapid distance.
Use ramp/Don’t use ramp
This list allows you to use ramp or not with the first entry movement. This option is available only if Retract to feed distance and Retract to rapid distance are selected.
Links between regions
This section allows you to specify connection moves between the different machining regions. The following options are available:
Direct- This option enables you to apply straight line connection between the passes on the shortest way without any retracting movements.
Blend spline- This option enables you to apply tangential arcs connection between the passes.
Retract to feed distance- This option enables you to apply straight line connection between the passes with retracting tool to the specified feed distance.
Retract to rapid distance- This option enables you to apply straight line connection between the passes with retracting tool to the specified rapid distance.
Use ramp/Don’t use ramp
This list allows you to use ramp or not with the first entry movement. This option is not available if Direct or Blend spline options are selected.
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All retracts will obey Air move safety distance. Generally, Air move safety distance should be smaller than Retract as it is used by the tool to retract more than the retract distance, in case an obstacle is in the way. If a link cannot be applied, the following fallback mechanism is used.
A link cannot be created if the originally chosen link is in collision or, for the retracts links, if the Air move safety distance is not obeyed. |