Hatch technology

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This technology enables you to machine the pocket in a linear pattern. This option is used in Pocket and Pocket Recognition operations for Roughing and Constant Z finishing. This technology creates a linear raster tool path up to the pocket contour. When you select the technology, the Hatch page is displayed.

Hatch angle

The following options to define the angle of hatching are available:

• User-defined angle

This option enables you to determine the angle of the tool path. Enter the value of angle in the Absolute angle edit box.

• Automatic optional angle

SolidCAM automatically calculates the optimal angle of hatching to expedite the machining. The tool path always follows the length of the pocket no matter what angle the pocket is facing. 

You can change the angle by entering a different value in the Delta from optimal box. 

Keep cutting direction 

This option enables you to control the cutting direction when moving around model contours.

• Yes

The length of the tool path will not be optimized.

• No

SolidCAM generates a shorter, optimized tool path by reversing some tool movements. The milling direction may change between climb and conventional milling.

Cutting direction

• One way – this option enables you to create the tool path with only one-directional movements.

• Zigzag – this option enables you to create the tool path with bi-directional movements.

Corner 

• None

The tool path is formed with sharp corners between one direction and the next. 

• Fillet

This option connects each direction with a given radius allowing for a smoother transition between path directions. Enter the value of the corner radius in the edit box.

Exit Material

This option controls the tool movements between the working areas.

 

 

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