10.1 CAM Programming

Tool Paths

Creating a Tool Path in CAM Mode

Tool paths are created from shapes that have been defined.

To create a tool path in CAM Mode:

Select the Tool Path button from the main Toolbar.

Select the button for the tool path that is to be created from the Side Toolbar. A tool path dialogue will open.

Fill in all parameters that apply. Required parameters have default entries.

Select the Use button to complete the tool path creation or the Cancel button to exit without saving the tool path.

If possible, the results of the tool path are shown on the graphic screen in tool path view. A prompt appears asking to "Save the new tool path command". If the tool path view was shown, the display returns to the 2D geometry view after the tool path is done.

Select YES to save the new tool path.

Tool Path Verification

Touch the Use button to finalize creating a tool path. The tool path is automatically verified, and a 3D tool path view is shown.

If there is a problem with the tool path, a pop-up will appear notifying you that a Tool path error has occurred. The specific error will appear in the Messages, and Prompts bar.

Three options are available:

Save - Saves the tool path as defined.

Edit - Returns to tool path dialogue to edit parameters.

Cancel - Cancels tool path.

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