Multi Axis Machining

This feature creates a multiaxis toolpath that can be used to machine pocket-shaped geometries. The calculation uses STL meshes and iges geometries as input. The user must specify the floor, wall and ceiling surfaces and the system then automatically creates the toolpath.

The toolpath can be created on multiple unconnected surfaces within one operation with the same tools and settings.

Supported Tools

Multiaxis machining can be used with all available tools, but the availability of the tools depends on the pattern.

The roughing pattern supports the following tools:

  • End mill
  • Sphere mill
  • Bullnose mill
  • Taper mill
  • Barrel mill

    The finishing pattern supports the following tools:

  • Sphere mill
  • Lollipop mill
  • Taper mill with full corner
  • Barrel mill

    Units

    The calculation can be based on the metric or imperial system.

  • Metric: all the values used in this calculation have a unit of 1 millimeter.
  • Imperial: all the values used in this calculation have a unit of 1 inch.
  • When 'relative' values or angles are used in the settings, they are relative to the present toolpath point or relative to the direction of movement of the tool.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.