Roughing is a stage in the manufacturing process, laying the groundwork for subsequent finishing operations. By efficiently removing large amounts of material, roughing significantly reduces the time and effort required for finer detailing. This not only improves productivity but also helps to conserve valuable resources. Accurate roughing is essential for achieving precise tolerances and ensuring the overall quality of the finished product.
Key aspects of roughing include:
Stock Definition: This determines the boundaries of the material to be removed.
Cutting Parameters: These settings control the depth, width, and path of the cuts.
Trimming: This process removes unnecessary cuts that extend beyond the material's boundaries.
Transformations: These options allow you to rotate, translate, or mirror the toolpath for specific applications.
Multi-Passes: This feature enables multiple roughing passes for a more efficient material removal process.
Approach Moves: These define how the tool enters the material at the beginning of each cut.
Roughing tab
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