Levels Regular parameters
The Regular tab enables you to define the parameters for clearance area and machining levels.
Clearance area
The Clearance area is the area where the tool movements can be performed safely without contacting the material. The tool movements in the Clearance area are performed with the rapid feed.
Depending on the drive surface or your machining strategy, you can choose different clearance area types:
Automatic
This option is set as default. When this option is selected from the Type list, SolidCAM automatically determines the clearance area type, position and dimension to maintain the most suitable clearance level.
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Levels
The Levels parameters enable you to define the Retract and Entry/Exit safety distances to approach and retract from the part.
Retract distanceIn the Clearance area, the tool turns to the final orientation for the first cut. After the rotation, the tool performs a rapid descent movement to the level specified by the Retract distance parameter. |
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Safety distanceAfter the descent movement to the Retract distance level, the tool starts the approach movement to the material. The approach movement consists of two segments. The first segment is performed with rapid feed up to the Entry safety distance. From the Entry safety distance level, the approach movement is performed with the cutting feed. Upon retraction, the tool ascends to the Exit safety distance. |
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Rapid retractThis option enables you to perform the retract movement with rapid feed. When this check box is not selected, the tool moves to the Safety distance with the feed defined as the Retract Rate parameter. |
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When this check box is selected, the retract movement is performed with rapid feed. |
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