Ramping
This tab provides options to define the lead-in motion for the rough tool path segments.
Ramping parameters
Center cutting tool
When this check box is selected, it defines if the tool can plunge into the material through vertical approach or should start from the side of the material through horizontal approach.
Ramp type
This list allows you to define the type of approach movement. The following options are available to define the ramp type:
Auto- Auto is set as default. This indicates that the ramp type will be selected automatically by fulfilling user-defined and collision-free conditions. The following sequence is used in the selection of a suitable ramp type: Line - Helical - ZigZag - Profile. For example- If the Line type causes collisions and cannot be applied, then the Helical type will be attempted.
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In case where all the ramp types are not suitable, ramps will not be created instead a vertical approach move will be applied. The ramp will rise above the current cutting layer on (Safety distance + Step down) distance. |
Line- In this option, the lead-in move is defined along an angular line.
Helical- In this option, SolidCAM allows helical entry into the stock material, wherein the tool engages the stock with helical interpolation. If Helical ramp cannot be generated using the defined geometry SolidCAM switches automatically to the Profile ramp. You can define either the Angle or Pitch on selecting the Helical option.
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You can specify the range of the Helix diameters through the Min./Max. ramp diameter. In this case, SolidCAM determines the most suitable Ramp diameter from the range. |
Zigzag- When the length of the ramp is limited, this option allows you to get Zig and zag angular moves. A horizontal movement is used to approach the chain. The movement values are defined in the Ramp angle and Ramp length fields.
Profile- When this option is selected, the tool engages the stock following the tool path profile or contour of the part. The Ramp angle value must be specified to define the profile move and the angle at which it engages the stock.
Ramp angle
The Ramp angle defines the angle with which the tool enters the next slice or pass.
Ramp length (tool diameter %)
This option allows you to define the ramp length as percentage of the tool diameter.
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This option is available only when Ramp style is selected as Auto, Helical, or Zigzag. |
Min. ramp diameter (tool diameter %)
When this check box is selected, it limits the minimum diameter of the ramping movement to the specified value.
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This option is available only when Ramp style is selected as Auto, Helical or Zigzag. |
Stock clearance (Stepover %)
This parameter defines the start point of the ramp with the specified value as a minimum distance away from the stock.
Allow tool outside stock
When this check box is selected, it enables the machining around the part, and on the outer side of the stock in case the stock has the same dimension as the part itself.
Ramping priority sequence
This box allows you to set the sequence of ramping. Select the check box and click on a ramping type to enable the toggle buttons. You can shuffle the order of ramping types as per your requirements.
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