Defining the Working area geometry

A Working area geometry can be used in iMachining 3D operations to constrain the machining to certain areas of the 3D Model. The working area is defined by a closed chain. The chain can consist either of selected points or of 2D/3D edges, curves or splines.

As in pocket geometries, working areas can be defined with internal chains, so that the islands are excluded from machining.

In this example, the working area has been selected to machine the cavity. The external chain defines the outside boundary of the area; the internal chain excludes the parting surface from machining.

  1. Using the Geometry Edit dialog box, select the chain(s) to define the working area geometry.

  2. Confirm each chain definition by clicking Yes when prompted with the following message:

  1. When you have completed the geometry definition, confirm the Geometry Edit dialog box with the button.

 

Related Topics

  1. 3D Milling Operation - Introduction
  2. Chains Selection dialog box
  3. Editing Chain Geometries
  4. Wireframe Geometry - Introduction