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Pre-punch ignition hole dialogue box

Ignition hole parameters

Punch ignition hole with defined tool

With this option, the appropriate tool diameter is determined on the basis of the technology table of the current machine and an appropriate tool is used for the pre-punched hole.

Diameter of defined tool

Here, the diameter of the determined tool is displayed and can be changed. The change has no effect on the technology table.

Punch ignition hole with smallest current tool

This option generates the pre-punched hole with the smallest tool used for the current NC part.

Diameter smallest tool

Here, the diameter of the determined tool is displayed and can be changed.

General parameters

Distance between the lead-in path and the edge of the pre-punched hole

Here, the distance to be maintained between the edge of the pre-punched hole and the lead-in path can be entered.

Allowance for collision check during pre-punching

Here, you enter the distance to the edge within the pre-punched hole at which the beam tool should start to work.

Open contours with pre-punched hole?

Here, you can select whether a pre-punched hole is to be generated for open contours. A pre-punched hole is not actually required for open contours.