Cut by Z Limit

This Optimizer option removes cutter motions either above, below, or between Z values.

Example of Cut by Z Limit

Options:

Note: values for Remove Motions Above and Remove Motions Below can be picked on the screen.

Limit Up Z:

Delete cutter motions above an indicated point or a specified Z value. Specify:

Remove Motions Above:

The Z value above which the motions will be deleted.

Limit Down Z:

Delete cutter motions below an indicated point or a specified Z value. Specify:

Connect:

Connection of movements will either be done at the Feed rate or Rapid Feed rate. See note below. (These parameters can be set in the Machine Parameters section of the Procedure Parameter Table.)

Remove Motions Below:

The Z value below which the motions will be deleted.

Limit Both:

Delete all cutter motions except those located between two indicated points or between two specified Z values. Specify:

Connect:

Connection of movements will either be done at the Feed rate or Rapid Feed rate. See note below. (These parameters can be set in the Machine Parameters section of the Procedure Parameter Table.)

Remove Motions Below:

The Z value below which the motions will be deleted.

Remove Motions Above:

The Z value above which the motions will be deleted.

Note: Even if the connection is specified as Rapid Feed, there are cases in which Rapid Feed should not be used to connect cutter motions. If the connection length is less than 2 * Cutter Diameter, the connection will always be made using the Feed rate.

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