Linear machining

Linear machining generates a tool path consisting of a set of parallel passes at a set angle with the distance between the passes defined by the Step over parameter.

With the Linear machining strategy, SolidCAM generates a linear pattern of passes, where each pass is oriented at a direction defined with the Angle value. This machining strategy is most effective on shallow (nearing horizontal) surfaces, or steeper surfaces inclined along the passes direction. The Z-height of each point along a raster pass is the same as the Z-height of the triangulated surfaces, with adjustments made for applied offsets and tool definition.

In the image above, the passes are oriented along the X-axis. The passes are evenly spaced on the shallow faces and on the faces inclined along the passes direction. The passes on the side faces are widely spaced; Cross Linear machining can be used to finish these areas.

  

Related Topics

  1. 3D Constant step over machining
  2. 3D Corner offset
  3. Boundary machining
  4. Constant Z machining
  5. Contour roughing
  6. Hatch roughing
  7. Helical machining
  8. Horizontal machining
  9. Morphed machining
  10. Offset cutting
  11. Parallel Pencil milling
  12. Pencil milling
  13. Radial machining
  14. Rest machining
  15. Rest roughing
  16. Spiral machining