Geometry page

This page enables you to define the machining geometry for the operation.

Defining the geometry

The automatically recognized geometry consists of planar faces and loops of through pocket features. The definition of the geometry is performed in the Select Faces dialog box.

The major steps of the Edge Deburring Recognition geometry selection are:

Choose the model configuration used for the recognition;
Set the selection filter options for Circular Pocket;
Set the selection mode;
Perform the Edge Deburring Recognition and generate the faces tree;
Choose the faces you want to include in the operation geometry.

Some small faces may not be included automatically in the geometry, if their area is less then Gap maximum * Gap maximum tolerance value defined in CAM Settings. These faces should be selected manually.

When the Select Faces dialog box is confirmed, SolidCAM automatically generates a number of contours to perform the optimal machining of the selected faces.

Modifying the geometry

After the geometry is defined, it can be shared between a number of Pocket Recognition and Edge Deburring Recognition operations. In each operation, SolidCAM enables you to perform a specific geometry modification. The modification is relevant only for the current operation and does not affect other operations based on this geometry.

The Modify button displays the Geometry Modify dialog box that enables you to define the parameters of the geometry modification.

3D Model Protection

When you select the 3D Model Protection check box, the target is loaded by default.

displays the 3D Geometry dialog box and enables you to define a new Target.

displays the defined Target geometry on the SOLIDWORKS model.

displays the Browse Geometries dialog box that enables you to visualize the geometry during the selection process; the selected geometry is highlighted in the SOLIDWORKS Graphics Area.

Gouge protection offset field enables you to define a value by which the tool is moved away from the machining surface.