3D Milling: Principle

 

 

Location: Milling\3D\Principle

 

 

 

3D operations allowing you to mill complex left surfaces, such as finishing, 3D sweeping, 3D contouring, etc.

  

In the majority of cases, 3D milling features apply to the entire part.

To define the machinng area, the milling "Geometry" dialog has a "Bounds" tab.

 

This tab allows you to trim machinable areas. For example, you can:

 

-Trim the machinable area by defining the maximum extent of the trajectory.

-Trim the machinable area by trimming it by the curves.

-Designate surfaces that do not belong to the part in order to integrate them with the part (see "Additional Surfaces" tab).

-Designate surfaces on the finished part where the milling operation must leave stock that is different than the rest of the part (see "Additional Surfaces" tab).

 

 

You can also modify this area by dragging the arrows located on each face using the left mouse button or modifying the values in the boxes found in the graphic area.

 

In addition, you can specify the position of the tool on curves that define the milling trim areas.

 

3D milling has been grouped into three large sections:

 

Plunge Roughing

 

Finishing

 

Super-finishing

 

Sweeping

 

Remilling

 

3D Contouring