Default Lead In/Out
This page enables you to define the parameters used for the approach/retreat movements.
Type
SolidCAM enables you to choose one of the following types for the approach/retreat movements:
SolidCAM performs the approach/retreat movement with an arc tangential to the geometry in the plane of the tool axis.
SolidCAM performs the approach/retreat movement with an arc tangential to the geometry in the plane of the tool axis, similar to the Vertical tangential arc option, but the direction of the approach/retreat arc is reversed.
Tool axis orientation
SolidCAM enables you to control the tool orientation during the approach/retreat movement.
The tool orientation is constant during the approach/retreat movement. The orientation changes at the start/end point of the cutting pass.
The tool axis orientation continuously changes during the approach/retreat movement. This option enables you to avoid marks on the part surface caused by the tool rotation at the start/end point of the cutting pass.
In case of large macro moves, the total change of tool axis orientation might be great. Therefore, SolidCAM enables you to limit the total change of tool axis orientation along a macro move with the Max. angle change parameter.
The tool orientation is defined by tool tilting parameters.
Approach/Retreat parameters (Use the...)
This section enables you to define the dimensions of the approach/retreat arc.
This section enables you to define the approach/retreat arc by its width and length.
The Width and Length parameters define the bounding rectangle surrounding the arc. The defined arc has a 90° sweep.
This section enables you to specify the diameter of the approach/retreat arc using the percentage of the Arc diameter to the Tool diameter. For example, when a tool with the diameter of 10 mm is used and the percentage parameter is set to 200%, the resulting approach/retreat arc diameter is 20 mm.
The Arc Sweep parameter enables you to define the angle of the approach/retreat arc segment.
Feed rate
This parameter enables you to define the feed rate for the approach/retreat movement.
Same as Lead In
This option enables you to use the defined Lead In strategy for the Lead Out definition.