Click
to preview the cut direction.
Click
, if necessary, to reverse the cut direction.
When satisfied with the cut direction, click OK.
Use this method to mill surfaces of a relatively simple shape.
In the top portion of the Cut Definition dialog box, select Straight Cut.
Select an option to define the direction of cuts:
Relative to X-Axis—The direction of the cuts is defined by an angle from the x-axis of the NC Sequence coordinate system. The initial value in the Cut Angle text box corresponds to that of the CUT_ANGLE parameter. You can change the direction by typing a different value.
By Surface—The cuts are parallel to a plane. Select a planar surface or datum plane.
By Edge—The cuts are parallel to a straight edge. Select an edge.
Click
to preview the cut direction.
Click
, if necessary, to reverse the cut direction.
When satisfied with the cut direction, click OK.
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