Local Operations > Aiming Surface

Create 3, 4, and 5-axis tool motions on multiple surfaces, along a trajectory defined by an aiming surface.

Illustration of Local Operations - Aiming SurfaceIllustration of Local Operations - Aiming Surface

Create this procedure

See Creating a Procedure for a general explanation.

1. For Technology, choose Local Operations as the main selection, and Aiming Surface as the subselection. Choose 3X, 4X, or 5X, depending on the type of toolpath.

2. Choose the appropriate cutter.

3. Define the part surfaces, check surfaces, and the aiming surface.

4. Define the following Motion Parameters:

   • Approach & Retract

   • Clearance & UCS

   • Entry & End Points

   • Tolerance & Surf. Offset

   • Tool Trajectory

   • Stock (for 3X milling only)

   • Optimizer (for 3X milling only)

   • User Parameters

5. Define the Machine Parameters.

6. When finished, you can choose from the following Work Mode Dialog buttons:

• Save & Close to suspend

• Save & Calculate to execute

• Save Original

• Cancel

(These options are also available on the Procedure popup submenu.)