Path Sfacciatura 3D

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Path

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Sfacciatura 3D
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Descrizione

Questo strumento crea una nuova operazione di Sfacciatura 3D. Un'operazione di sfacciatura 3D utilizza l'intera superficie superiore del Modello 3D per generare il codice G per la lavorazione.

Lo strumento Sfacciatura 3D si interfaccia con OCL.pyd, un modulo Open Source di terze parti denominato OpenCamLib, che genera percorsi utensile da un modello 3D. OpenCamLib non è integrato direttamente in FreeCAD per garantire che la sua licenza non sia violata. Richiede che Experimental Features siano abilitate.

Note: In order to use the 3D Surface operation you must:

Properly install OpenCamLib.
Enable Experimental Features for the Path Workbench.

Usage

Usage instructions for multiple variations of the 3D Surface operation are presented here.

Basic Operation

Premere il pulsante File:Path 3DSurface.png Sfacciatura 3D.
Selezionare il controller dello strumento l'operazione dalla finestra pop up di dialogo del controller dello strumento.
Impostare la profondità di finitura Finish Depth.
Selezionare tra Dropcutter e Waterline per l'algoritmo dello strumento.
Applica, e poi OK per confermare.

To achieve different, or more complex, effects, adjust additional operation properties within the Data tab of the Properties View for the operation.

Multi-pass Scan

This variation is based on the DatiStep Down property. It produces the layering effect - removing material in layers.

Create a Basic Operation as described above. Multi-pass is available for both Algorithms.
Select the new operation in the object tree in the Combo View.
Locate the Algorithm section, In the Data tab in the Properties View of the operation.
Toggle the DatiLayer Mode property to Multi-pass to achieve the layering(step-down, multi-pass) effect.

Rotational Scans (4th-axis)

Create a Basic Operation as described above using the OCL Dropcutter algorithm.
Locate the Data tab and Properties View for the new 3D Surface operation.
It is recommended that you set the desired rotation properties all at once before recomputing. This is done by clicking the ENTER key immediately after changing a property setting. This process will allow you to change and save multiple properties before recomputing the operation.
In the Rotation section set DatiEnable Rotation to the correct setting.
Adjust the following settings as needed:
- In the Algorithm section, change DatiDrop Cutter Dir to the axis of travel for the cutter(spindle).
- In the Algorithm section, set DatiLayer Mode to single or mulit-pass.
- In the Rotation section, set DatiRotation Axis to the desired axis.
- In the Rotation section, adjust DatiStart Index to start index(angle) [0-360].
- In the Rotation section, adjust DatiStop Index to stop index(angle) [0-360].
- In the Rotation section, set DatiCutter Tilt to the offset index(angle) [0-90]. (Used for ball mill cutters)
With rotation-related properties set as needed, in the Algorithm section change the DatiScanMode from Planar to Rotational.
Click the Recompute icon in the tool bar.
Wait for the results...

Notes About Rotational Scans

Rotational scans require much more time and processing than Planar scans. Factors affecting processing time include: Sample Interval, Step Over, tool diameter, and model size. Again, rotational scans can take a long time. Some might take 3, 5 or 10 minutes or longer.
For time purposes, it is better that you not recompute a rotational scan after every property change; rather, consider one of the following:
- use the ' change all settings with ENTER key ' technique mentioned in Step 2 above, then Recompute the operation.
- deactivate the operation with the Active toggle tool, make your changes to the operation's properties, then click the Active icon again to re-activate the operation - which triggers a recompute internally.
The 3D Surface operation is still considered an experimental feature as of 2019-06-25. As such, it may contain a few bugs yet to be clearly identified. Please report bugs and issues in the FreeCAD Path/CAM Forum.
The OCL Waterline algorithm does not support rotational scans.
The built in CAM Simulator does NOT support 4th-axis simulation. You will need to use a third party simulator to inspect or verify paths visually. See the Resources section below for suggestions.
You will likely see red rotational lines around your model in the viewport. This is normal in FreeCAD for the time being.

Available Tool (Cutter) Shapes

This 3D Surface op currently uses OpenCamLib [OCL] to extract paths from the part base. As such, a tool setting translation is required between the FreeCAD tool controller and OCL in order to complete the scan with your chosen tool(cutter) shape.

These tool shapes are respected and available for this 3D Surface operation:

End mill
Ball end mill
Bull nose end mill
Chamfer bit
Engraver

Should you choose to run the path simulator in the Path Workbench, it only uses the standard end mill to simulate paths. Therefore, you will not see tool-shape-specific material removal. Material removal is shown using the end mill shape.

NOTE: As of May 2019, only the End Mill has any type of testing to determine accuracy of the FreeCAD-to-OCL tool settings translation. Please post any feedback for non-end-mill usage to the Path/CAM section in the FreeCAD forums.

Proprietà

Note : Not all of these Properties are available in the Task Window Editor. Some are only accessible in the Data tab of the Properties View panel for this Operation.

Algorithm

DatiAlgorithm: The library to use to generate the path
DatiBoundBox: Should the operation be limited by the stock object or by the bounding box of the base object
DatiDrop Cutter Dir: The direction along which dropcutter lines are created
DatiDrop Cutter Extra Offset: Additional offset to the selected bounding box - use sub-properties to set values
- DatiX: x distance value
- DatiY: y distance value
- DatiZ: z distance value
DatiLayer Mode: The completion mode for the operation: single or multi-pass
DatiScan Type: Planar: Flat, 3D surface scan. Rotational: 4th-axis rotational scan.

Base

Note: It is suggested that you do not edit the Placement property of path operations. Rather, move or rotate the Path Job model as needed.

DatiPlacement: Overall placement[position and rotation] of the object - with respect to the origin (or origin of parent object container)
- DatiAngle: Angle in degrees applied to rotation of the object around Axis property value
- DatiAxis: Axis(one or multiple) around which to rotate the object, set in sub-properties: x, y, z
  - DatiX: x axis value
  - DatiY: y axis value
  - DatiZ: z axis value
- DatiPosition: Position of the object, set in sub-properties: x, y, z - with respect to the origin (or origin of parent object container)
  - DatiX: x distance value
  - DatiY: y distance value
  - DatiZ: z distance value
DatiLabel: User-provided name of the object (UTF-8)

Depth

DatiClearance Height: The height needed to clear clamps and obstructions
DatiFinal Depth: Final Depth of Tool- lowest value in Z
DatiSafe Height: The above which Rapid motions are allowed.
DatiStart Depth: Starting Depth of Tool- first cut depth in Z
DatiStep Down: Incremental Step Down of Tool

Path

DatiActive: make False, to prevent operation from generating code
DatiComment: An optional comment for this Operation
DatiCut Mode: The direction that the toolpath should go around the part: Climb(ClockWise) or Conventional(CounterClockWise)
DatiTool Controller: Defines the Tool controller used in the Operation
DatiCut Pattern: Clearing pattern to use
DatiCutter Boundary: Identify cutter boundary for operation.
DatiUser Label: User assigned label

Rotation

DatiAlt Depth Calc:
DatiAttempt Inverse Angle: Automatically attempt Inverse Angle if initial rotation is incorrect.
DatiCutter Tilt: Set the cutter (spindle) tilt angle.
DatiEnable Rotation: Enable rotation to gain access to pockets or areas not normal to Z axis.
DatiFixed Index: Set fixed index for rotation.
DatiIndexing Mode: Select indexing mode: auto = automatic angle detaction; fixed = user set angle.
DatiInverse Angle: Inverse the angle of the rotation. Example: change a rotation from -22.5 to 22.5 degrees.
DatiReverse Direction: Reverse orientation of Operation by 180 degrees.
DatiRotation Axis: Set the axis for model rotation.
DatiStart Index: Start index(angle) for rotation
DatiStop Index: Stop index(angle) for rotation

Surface

DatiDepth Offset: Z-axis offset from the surface of the object
DatiOptimize: Enable optimization which removes unnecessary points from G-Code output
DatiSample Interval: The Sample Interval. Small values cause long wait times
DatiStep Over: Step over percentage of the drop cutter path

Waste

DatiIgnore Waste: Ignore areas that proceed below specified depth.
DatiIgnore Waste Depth: Depth used to identify waste areas to ignore.
DatiRelease From Waste: Cut through waste to depth at model edge, releasing the model.

Tasks Window Editor Layout

Descriptions for the settings are provided in the Properties list above. This section is simply a layout map of the settings in the window editor for the Operation.