Contour machining parameters dialogue box
Tool
Tool diameter
Here, the tool diameter, which was predefined depending on the current machine and the selected material, is displayed. If no suitable tool is available, a dialogue box for tool selection is opened.
Allowance
Here, you can enter the value that is added or subtracted as an allowance for the contour. The function is only available if the traverse path is calculated equidistantly without path correction.
Sequence
Inner right
With this option, the inner contour is machined clockwise.
Inner left
With this option, the inner contour is machined counter-clockwise.
Travel path (traverse)
Equidistant
With this option, the tool path is calculated offset by half the tool diameter from the contour. If the traverse path is set to Equidistant, path correction must not be activated.
Centre
This option sets the tool path exactly on the contour. When the traverse path is set to centre, path correction must be activated.
Path correction
Here, the output is activated with path correction.
Traverse type
Rounded corner
This option automatically rounds corners.
Radius inside
The rounded corner radius for inside corners is entered here.
Radius outside
The rounded corner radius for outside corners is entered here.
Loop
With this option, a loop is added to the tool path at outer corners of the contour outline. It is not possible to generate a lead-in path or lead-out path with this method.
Triangle
This option adds a triangle to the tool path at the outer corners of the contour.
Protrusion factor
The protrusion factor is a calculation basis for bypassing pointed outer corners if the tool path has been calculated equidistantly. This value does not normally need to be changed.
Loop overhang
Here, you enter how far the loop (tool diameter included) should extend beyond the contour.
... rel. to thickness
After activating the checkbox, the entered value is multiplied by the sheet thickness.
