Point Distribution Control in HSM Finishing Toolpaths
Two parameters are added in HSM Finish and HSM Rest Finish steps:
• MAX_DISCRETIZ_STEP
• SMALL_LINK
User Interface Location: Click > or click > .
Release: Creo Parametric 7.0.1.0
What is the benefit of this enhancement?
The following enhancement relating to Subtractive Manufacturing capabilities are provided with Creo Parametric 7.0.1.0:
• Reduce or eliminate the need for manual polishing operations
• Improve control for defining toolpaths
• Improve finishing and rest finishing operations
Use the following HSM Finish and HSM Rest Finish control parameters:
• MAX_DISCRETIZ_STEP—Specifies the maximum permissible distance between two points in the tool path.
• SMALL_LINK— Defines the connection type between adjacent cuts or cutting layers. The options are as follows:
◦ DIRECT—Straight line connection between the gap edges on the shortest path without any retracting movements.
◦ FOLLOW_SURFACE—Connection follows existing geometry on the gap edges without any retracting movements.
◦ BLEND_SPLINE—Tangential arcs connection between the gap edges.
◦ STEP—Link type can contain retraction, connection, and vertical approach segments. Connection located in the tool plane between the gap edges.
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The STEP link type is only available when the output format is set to 3-axis machining.
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◦ RETRACT_TO_CLEAR_DISTANCE—Straight line connection between the gap edges with retracting tool to the specified clear distance.
◦ RETRACT_TO_RETRACT_PLANE—Straight line connection between the gap edges with retracting tool to the retract plane. The option involves segments such as retracting of a tool along the tool axis to retract plane, connection, and approach along the tool axis.
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If the selected link type does not satisfy the safety conditions, next safe link type is used.
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Additional Information
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Does this replace existing functionality?
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This enhances existing functionality.
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