Machine Parameters Table

Machine Parameters define machining behavior during the procedure operation.

For a parameter description, click on a parameter in the dialog image below.

Depending on the procedure and your parameter settings, some parameters may not be available or other parameters may be displayed.

Click here for a complete list of parameters in this table.

Example Machine Parameters table:

 

Specific parameters are displayed for certain procedures:

 

 

General Notes about Parameter Tables

2.5 Axes - Machine Parameters

In 2.5 Axes procedures, the following additional parameter is displayed; Enable Cutter Compensation.

For a parameter description, click on a parameter in the dialog image below.

5X Applications / 5X Production - Machine Parameters

The 5X Applications / 5X Production procedures have the following specific parameters; Rapid Retract, Retract Feed.

For a parameter description, click on a parameter in the dialog image below.

By default, the Rapid Retract checkbox is selected and the Retract Feed parameter is not displayed. Unselect the Rapid Retract checkbox to display and define a specific value for the Retract Feed parameter.

Automated Drill - Machine Parameters

The Automated Drill procedure has the following specific parameters if the Tool Trajectory > Drill Type = Gun Drill; Gun Drill Parameters, Dwell for Spin Change, Dwell at Hole's Bottom.

If the Tool Trajectory > Drill Type = Helical Profile;the following additional parameter is displayed; Enable Cutter Compensation.

For a parameter description, click on a parameter in the dialog image below.

Example parameter table when the Tool Trajectory > Drill Type = Gun Drill

Example parameter table when the Tool Trajectory > Drill Type = Helical Profile

Connection - Machine Parameters

The Connection procedure has the following specific parameters; Retract/Approach Feed, Connection Feed.

For a parameter description, click on a parameter in the dialog image below.

Plunge Mill - Machine Parameters

In Plunge Mill procedures, the following additional parameters are displayed; DZ Feed, Entry Feed, End Feed, Retract Feed. These relate to the Entry & End Points parameters that are specific to Plunge Mill.

For a parameter description, click on a parameter in the dialog image below.

VoluMill - Machine Parameters

In the 2.5 Axes > VoluMill Pocket and Volume Milling > VoluMill Rough procedures, the following additional parameters are displayed.

For a parameter description, click on a parameter in the dialog image below.

In the 2.5 Axes > VoluMill Pocket procedure, the following additional parameters are displayed.

In the Volume Milling > VoluMill Rough procedure, the following additional parameters are displayed.

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