CAM Helix: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 03:14, 8 February 2019

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Menu location
Path Helix
Path → Helix
Workbenches
Path
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

The Helix command appends a helical interpolation Operation to the Job. Clockwise Helix interpolation outputs (G2) G-Code commands. Counterclockwise outputs (G3) G-Code commands. Step Over percentage specifies the concentric step-over as a percentage of the Tool diameter.

Usage

Select the Path Workbench
Select the Helix tool from the menu Path->Helix, or toolbar Button. This opens the configuration panel.
Choose a Tool controller and confirm by pressing "Apply".
All available holes compatible to the Helix tool in the Job Model will be selectable for processing. Upon ackowledging, the tool will create a path for those listed in the Base Geometry tab. Confirm that the list matches the holes that are intended for processing. Adjust using add, enable, or disable, as necessary. Note that holes can also be selected by their edge as well as by their wall faces.
Ensure Start Depth, Final Depth and step down are correct, and adjust if not.
Ensure Safe and Clearance Heights are correct, and adjust if not.
In the Operation tab, specify the Helix Starting point, Direction, and Step Over percentage.
Click Apply to create or update the path, OK to apply and close the panel, or cancel to abort and close the panel.

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-*Select the Helix tool from the Path->menu, or the GUI Button, and press.
+*Select the Path Workbench
+*Select the Helix tool from the menu Path->Helix, or toolbar Button. This opens the configuration panel.
-*Choose a Tool controller from the pop-up selection dialogue window and confirm by pressing OK.
+*Choose a Tool controller and confirm by pressing "Apply".
-*All available holes in the Job Model will be available for processing, listed in the Base Geometry tab.  Confirm that the list matches the holes that are intended for processing, and adjust add, enable, or disable, as necessary.  Holes can be added by selecting the wall faces of the Holes.
+*All available holes compatible to the Helix tool in the Job Model will be selectable for processing. Upon ackowledging, the tool will create a path for those listed in the Base Geometry tab.  Confirm that the list matches the holes that are intended for processing. Adjust using add, enable, or disable, as necessary. Note that holes can also be selected by their edge as well as by their wall faces.
-*Ensure the Depths, Final Depth is correct, and adjust if not.
-*Ensure the Heights, Safe and Clearance Heights are correct, and adjust if not.
+*Ensure Start Depth, Final Depth and step down are correct, and adjust if not.
+*Ensure Safe and Clearance Heights are correct, and adjust if not.
-*In the Operation tab, specify the Start From, Direction, and the Step Over percentage.
+*In the Operation tab, specify the Helix Starting point, Direction, and Step Over percentage.
+* Click Apply to create or update the path, OK to apply and close the panel, or cancel to abort and close the panel.
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