The following Cut Parameters tab allows you to define the cut parameters for the current 3 Axis 3D Offset Profiling operation. You can set Global Parameters, Cut Pattern and the Stepover Control via this tab of the operation dialog. The Global Parameters section allows you to set the tolerance value to be used in machining. A uniform thickness or stock that needs to be left around the part can also be specified here. Refer to each option below.
The Global Parameters section allows you to set the tolerance value to be used in machining. Intol and Outol are allowable deviations (tolerances) from the actual part geometry plus the Stock layer (if any). A uniform thickness or stock that needs to be left around the part can be specified here.
Intol / Outol
Inward tolerance - the maximum thickness of material that can be removed from the Stock layer. Outward tolerance is the maximum thickness of material that can remain above the Stock layer.
Tolerances play a vital role in both design engineering and digital manufacturing. In design, the goal is to allow the broadest tolerance range possible while meeting your design specifications. This is because, generally speaking, there is a direct correlation between tighter tolerances and higher manufacturing costs.
Stock
The thickness of the layer that will remain on top of the part after the toolpath is complete. Roughing operations generally leave a thin layer of stock, but for finishing operations this value is zero.
•Cut Type This section allows you to define the type of cut pattern that the tool will follow. The two types of cut patterns that are available are ZigZag and Zig. In the ZigZag cut pattern, the cutter traverses back and from along the cuts. In the Zig cut pattern the cutter traverses the cuts in a single direction.
•Start Side This can be along the curve within specified bandwidth either to the Left, Right or Cut Both Sides of the curve. It can also be set to move across the curve within specified band width either to the left, right or on both sides of the curve.
Left
Right
Both Sides
•Cutting Band Width The stepover (see below) is computed by this Cutting Band With value. This guarantees that the desired stepover will never be exceeded at any time during the cut operation.
