9.2 Rectangular Pocket Milling
Rectangular pocket milling means a repeatedly down cutting to designated depth in a rectangular area.
Geometry
X CenterX |
The distance from the origin of workpiece to the center of the rectangle in X direction. |
Y CenterY |
The distance from the origin of workpiece to the center of the rectangle in Y direction. |
Z StartZ |
The distance from the origin of workpiece to the upper surface of removed area in Z direction. |
W Width |
Width of the rectangle. |
L Length |
Length of the rectangle. |
D Depth |
Depth of removal. |
R Fillet |
Fillet radius. Set to 0 if none. Fillet and Chamfer are mutually exclusive. |
C Chamfer |
Chamfer length. Set to 0 if none. Fillet and Chamfer are mutually exclusive. |
A Rotate |
A counterclockwise rotation around the center with designated angle. |
Manufacture
ToolNumber |
Order of desired tool in tool table. |
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SpindleRPM |
Rotating speed of spindle. |
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SpindleDir |
CW |
Spindle rotates in CW. |
CCW |
Spindle rotates in CCW. |
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H ZUpper |
Z axis would halt at this position which is related to StartZ before and after cutting. |
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C CutDir |
CW |
Direction of cutting route is CW. |
CCW |
Direction of cutting route is CCW. |
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K StepWidth |
Width per cut. Must less than the diameter of selected tool. Set in percentage of tool diameter. |
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Q StepDepth |
Depth per cut. Must less than or equal to Depth of geometry. |
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W FineWidth |
Width of fine cut. Set to 0 if none. Must less than or equal to StepWidth and tool radius. |
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D FineDepth |
Depth of fine cut. Set to 0 if none. Must less than or equal to StepDepth. |
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F Feedrate |
Feedrate of XY moving. (mm/min) |
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S ZDirFeed |
Feedrate of Z moving. (mm/min) |
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E FineFeed |
Feedrate of fine cut. (mm/min) |