CAM Pocket Shape

Path Pocket
Menu location
Path → Pocket Shape
Workbenches
Path
Default shortcut
P,O
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

This tool creates a pocketing operation from selected bottom faces or walls of one ore more pockets of the jobs base object.

The Path Pocket object is made to be part of a Path Job.

Usage

1. Select the bottom or the wall(s) of a pocket. While it is usually easier to select the bottom, the walls have to be selected when a pocket goes through all.
2. Press the Pocket Shape button
3. Adjust the desired properties

Properties

Base Geometry

• Add, if not allready done, the elements which should be the base for the path
  • you can also delete or change to other elements

Depth

• DataStart Depth: Starting Depth of Tool- starting depth in Z
• DataFinal Depth: Final Depth of Tool- lowest cutting level in Z
• DataFinish Depth: The hight of the last cutting level- set for a better finish
• DataStep Down: Step Down of Tool- the amount of material which will be removed at once

Height

• DataSafe Height: The hight above the workpeace where rapid motions are allowed.
• DataClearance Height: The height needed to clear clamps and obstructions

Operation

• DataTool Controller: Defines the Tool controller used in the Operation
• DataCut Mode: Specifies a CW or CCW move for the cut
• DataPattern: Select on which manner the horizontal movements should be done
• DataAngle: Select the path angle relativ to x axis
• DataStep Over Percent: Select the horizontal step over- 100% = tool diameter
• DataPass Extension: