Saw Processes – Selection Options
OVERVIEW
The saw process toolpath selection always starts with a vertes (point) to define the start X & Y. In addition to the start ONGAA CAM expects one or more additional selection to define a direction AND a depth. Basically, Start Here, go along here and this deep.
In this example, the dot represents the start point (Start Here), the top line provides the direction and end point ( Along here) and the lower line provides the depth (this deep).
When the final model no longer has continuous edges which can be selected as in this example, adding any addition edges or point will extend the cut to include the extra selections.
As with all ONGAA CAM defined processes, all WoodWOP options are available. This includes groove width and %tool overlap (% of tool width used for each new pass.
Once the toolpath has been selected ensure that … Read the rest