To Create an Approach Motion Along Tool Axis
You can create the Approach motions Along Tool Axis for 4- and 5-axis NC sequences.
1. Choose Appr Along Tool Axis from the drop-down list in the Customize dialog box, and click Insert.
2. The Approach for Along Tool Axis dialog box opens.
3. Edit the Tool Motion parameters, if desired, using the Feed, Spindle, and Coolant buttons in the top portion of the box.
4. Edit the Approach Distance, Clear Distance, and Pullout Distance values in the corresponding text boxes, if needed. If the Use Default checkbox underneath a parameter text box is selected, the system will automatically assign a value to this parameter. If you clear the checkbox, you will be able to edit the parameter value in the text box.
5. The Preview button allows you to preview the tool motion defined. Click OK if satisfied, Cancel—to quit creating the tool motion.