Levels page
This page enables you to specify the Z-levels at which the tool movements and the operation are executed.
Milling levels
The default Milling level for a new operation is “By updated stock” and for existing operations “User defined”.
1. By updated Stock – This option checks if there is stock above the start of the hole and sets the upper level accordingly.
2. User Defined – This option allows the you to enter a value or pick from the CAM Part.
Drill depth
This parameter defines the final depth of the drilled hole. When the option of By updated stock is selected, the drill depth is always defined from Part Upper level of the part.
Depth type
This option enables you to deepen a drilled hole in order to obtain a given diameter at the specified drill depth.
The drill tip reaches the defined drilling depth.
The drill reaches the defined drilling depth with the full diameter.
The drill reaches the defined drilling depth with the drill cone diameter specified by the Diameter value parameter.
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The Diameter value can vary from 0 all the way up to the drill tool diameter. A value greater than the drill tool diameter is automatically decreased to the drill tool diameter. |
Offset from model
SolidCAM enables you to define the depth of the 3D drilling by the Offset from model value. This value can be either positive or negative. With the negative value, SolidCAM enables the tool to go deeper into the solid model.
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This option is relevant only for 3D drill strategy. |