To Specify Vertical Entry and Exit Motions in an Engraving Sequence
1. When defining an Engraving NC sequence, click
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on the
Parameters tab. The
Edit Parameters dialog box opens.
2. Select Entry/Exit Motions from the Category list. A list of entry and exit parameters is displayed.
3. Select one of the following values for the CUT_ENTRY_EXT parameter for the entry motion:
◦ NONE (default)—No entry move.
◦ NORMAL—The entry motion is a straight line normal to the curve cut motion. The length of the line is defined by the APPROACH_DISTANCE parameter. For intermediate slices, the tool does not move to the retract plane.
◦ ARC_TANGENT—The tool entry motion is tangential to the curve cut reference at the entry. The radius of the arc tangent is defined by the LEAD_RADIUS parameter. For intermediate slices, the tool does not move to the retract plane.
| The ARC_TANGENT entry motion is not available as a separate tool motion for the engraving steps. |
4. Select one of the following values for the CUT_EXIT_EXT parameter for the exit motion:
◦ NONE (default)—No exit move.
◦ NORMAL—The exit motion is a straight line normal to the cut motion. The length of the line is defined by the EXIT_DISTANCE parameter. For intermediate slices, the tool does not move to the retract plane.
◦ ARC_TANGENT—The tool exit motion is tangential to the curve cut reference at the exit. For intermediate slices, the tool does not move to the retract plane.
| The ARC_TANGENT exit motion is not available as a separate tool motion for the engraving steps. |
5. Click OK to save the changes and close the dialog box.