Approach/Retract
This page enables you to define the tool approach and retract parameters.
First entry
This section enables you to define the first approach of the tool to the cutting area. SolidCAM enables you to specify the level from which the approach movement is started.
From clearance area
The approach movement is performed from the specified Clearance area, through the Retract distance and Safety distance levels.
Use retract distance
The approach movement is performed from the Retract distance level.
Use safety distance
The approach movement is performed from the Safety distance level.
Start from home position
SolidCAM enables you to define the Home position for tool path linking that can be applied to the first entry links. Home position is a point from which the first rapid movement of the tool starts during the approach.
Use ramp/Don’t use ramp
This list allows you to use ramp or not with the first entry movement.
Last exit
This section enables you to define the last retreat of the tool from the cutting area after the machining.
Back to clearance area
The retreat movement is performed back to the specified Clearance area, through the Retract distance and Exit safety distance levels.
Use retract distance
The retreat movement is performed to the Retract distance level.
Use safety distance
The retreat movement is performed to the Exit safety distance level.
Return to home position
SolidCAM enables you to define the Home position for tool path linking that can be applied to the last exit links. Home position is a point to which the tool eventually returns after the retreat. When the Return to home position check box is selected, the machining is performed as follows:
After the last cutting pass, the tool returns to the Clearance area/Retract distance/Exit safety distance level (depending on the Last exit setting) or directly to the Home position (in case of the Direct option chosen for Last exit). |
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Home position
This section enables you to define the coordinates of the home position.