Z contour
The Z contour function is used to generate a contour-controlled machining in the Z direction on a source element.
Prerequisites of the geometry:
- The source element must be positioned so that the machining can be generated in the X direction. Usually at a 0 degree angle.
- The contour that determines the Z profile (Z contour) must be located above the source element.
- Source element and Z contour must be left-aligned.
- The reference point and the part must be left-aligned.
1 | Reference point | 2 | Z contour |
3 | Source element | 4 | Generated machining |
Generate machining in Z direction
- The geometrical requirements are fulfilled.
- A suitable tool for the machining is available.
- Under Milling > Manual > Z contour, click the Z contour button.
- The Popup Z contour machining dialogue box opens. See also Popup Z contour processing dialogue box.
- Configure your desired settings.
- Click on OK.
- Select one after the other with the left mouse button:
- the reference point
- the Z contour
- the appropriate source element for the machining
- the side on which the machining is to be generated
- The Tool management dialogue box opens. See also Dialogue box with tables.
- Select the appropriate tool for the previously made entries in the Popup Z contour machiningdialogue box.
- Click on OK.
- The machining is generated.
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