Tool Motion — Helical Approach
The element PRO_E_TOOL_MTN is documented in the header file ProMfgElemToolMtnHelAppr.h, and is shown in the following figure.
Figure 194. Element tree for PRO_E_TOOL_MTN element
The following table lists the contents of PRO_E_TOOL_MTN element.
Element ID | Data Type | Description | ||
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PRO_E_TOOL_MTN_TYPE | PRO_VALUE_TYPE_INT | Mandatory element. Species the type of the tool motion used for the Creo NC sequence. The valid value for this element is PRO_TM_TYPE_HELICAL_APPROACH. The value for this element is defined by ProTmType. | ||
PRO_E_TOOL_MTN_FEED_TYPE | PRO_VALUE_TYPE_INT | Optional element. Specifies the type of feed for the tool motion using the enumerated data type ProToolMtnFeedType. The valid value for this element are: • PRO_TM_FEED_FREE—Specifies a free feed type. Free feed specifies the rate at which the tool moves in the transverse motion, that is, the non-cutting motion. • PRO_TM_FEED_CUT—Specifies a cut feed type. Cut feed specifies the rate at which the tool moves into the workpiece. • PRO_TM_FEED_PLUNGE—Specifies a plunge feed type. Plunge feed specifies the rate at which the tool approaches and plunges into the workpiece. • PRO_TM_FEED_APPROACH—Specifies an approach feed type. Approach feed specifies the rate at which the tool approaches the workpiece. | ||
PRO_E_MFG_PARAM_ARR | Array | Mandatory element. Specifies an array of manufacturing parameters. The following parameters are used to define the helical approach motion: • ENTRY_ANGLE • CLEAR_DIST • NORMAL_LEAD_STEP • LEAD_RADIUS The element tree for the manufacturing parameter is defined in the header file ProMfgElemParam.h. For more information, refer to the section Manufacturing Parameters for more information on the element tree. | ||
PRO_E_MFG_APPR_EXIT_DIR | PRO_VALUE_TYPE_INT | Mandatory element. Specifies the direction of orientation for approach or exit tool motion. The direction of orientation is defined by the enumerated data type ProTmSideDir in ProMfgOptions.h. The valid values for this element are: • PRO_TM_DIR_RIGHT_SIDE • PRO_TM_DIR_LEFT_SIDE | ||
PRO_E_TOOL_MTN_AXIS_REF | PRO_VALUE_TYPE_SELECTION | Mandatory element. Specifies the axis selection.
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