To Create a Face Milling Cut
1. When creating or editing a face milling sequence, click Tool Motions on the Face Milling tab.
2. Select Automatic Cut in the Tool Motions list. TheFace Mill Cut dialog box opens with the following options and collectors:
◦ Approach Axis—Click in this collector and select an axis to be used by the tool as an approach to the surface being machined.
◦ First Slice Only—Select this check box to apply the approach motion to the first slice from the selected axis.
If you do not select this check box, the approach motion is added to all the slices.
◦ Exit Axis—Click in this collector and select an axis to be used by the tool as an exit to the surface being machined.
◦ Last Slice Only—Select this check box to apply the exit motion to the last slice from the selected axis.
If you do not select this check box, the exit motion is added to all the slices.
3. Click OK to save the changes.
4. Click Cancel to cancel the changes.