To Define a Cut Using Surface Isolines

Use this method to mill a single surface, or several continuous surfaces. The machining direction is defined by the natural u-v contour of the surface to be milled. If multiple surfaces are selected, the machining direction is determined separately for each surface.

  1. In the top portion of the Cut Definition dialog box, select From Surface Isolines.

The system displays the names of the surfaces selected for milling in the Surface List list box.

  1. Select a surface name in the list box to preview the cut direction.

  2. For each selected surface, you are given a choice of two directions, determined by the u-v lines of the surface. Click image\IMG00273.gif, if necessary, to toggle between these directions.

  3. If more than one surface is being machined, they will be milled in the same order as they are listed in the list box. You can reorder the surfaces using the following methods:

  1. If you click image\IMG00275.gif, the CNTR ORDER menu appears with the options:

  1. When satisfied with the cut direction and the surface order, click OK.

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