Tool Motion — Follow Curve
The element PRO_E_TOOL_MTN is a compound element that allows you to specify the tool motion parameters.
This element is a member of PRO_E_TOOL_MTN_ARR array and is documented in the header file ProMfgElemToolMtnFollowCrv.h, and is shown in the following figure.
Figure 183. 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 |
|---|---|---|
PRO_E_TOOL_MTN_TYPE | PRO_VALUE_TYPE_INT | Mandatory element. Species the tool motion type . The valid value for this element is PRO_TM_TYPE_FOLLOW_CURVE. |
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_APPROACH—Specifies an approach feed type. Approach feed specifies the rate at which the tool approaches the workpiece. • PRO_TM_FEED_EXIT—Specifies an exit feed type. Exit feed specifies the rate at which the tool leaves the workpiece. |
PRO_E_MFG_PARAM_ARR | Array | Mandatory element. Specifies an array of manufacturing parameters. 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_TOOL_MTN_CRV_REF | PRO_VALUE_TYPE_SELECTION | Mandatory element. Specifies the selection of the curve feature. |
PRO_E_TOOL_MTN_CRV_DIR | PRO_VALUE_TYPE_INT | Mandatory element. Specifies the direction of the working for the curve feature. The direction is defined by the enumerated data type ProMfgCrvDir in ProMfgOptions.h. The valid values for this element are: • PRO_MFG_DIR_OPPOSITE • PRO_MFG_DIR_SAME |