10.1 CAM Programming

Geometry

Defining Geometry:

Geometry items are the basic element of CAM programming. Shapes are created from geometry and tool paths are generated from these shapes.

To define geometry, the applicable button from the Geometry Tools in the main Toolbar must be selected. See "Geometry Toolbar buttons:" on page 280.

Selection example:

Select the Circle button from the Geometry Tools in the main Toolbar.

Select the Create Circle button for the method to be used to define the geometry from the side Toolbar.

Insert the required data in the dialogue fields on the automatic pop-up dialogue.

Data input example:

Start “X” field input 0.0.

Start “Y” field input 0.0.

Radius field input 0.5.

Select either the Use, or Enter buttons.

The geometry of a 1.00” circle has now been created, located at X - 0.0, and Y - 0.0 .

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