CIMCO CNC-Calc v2.5 User Guide

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12.2. Creation of Pocket toolpaths
In order to begin the create a NC
program for the pocket operation select
the Generate a CNC-Toolpath for Pocket
Milling by clicking on the icon indicated
by arrow A.
Write the text POCKET in the
Comment field.
This text will be present at the start of
the final NC program. When multiple
operations exist in the same NC, it will
help to locate and identify the start of
each operation.
A
C
B
Click on the inner contour at the place
indicated by arrow B. This will highlight
the inner contour.
Click on Parameters by arrow C.
This dialog contains all the general
parameters that are used for roughing
and finish in both depth and side cuts.
Enter the values in the various dialogs
as shown.
Cutting Diameter: The diameter of the
used tool.
Retract Height: The height where the
tool will move between contours, and
where it it will stop at the end of the
operation.
Safe Distance: This is the distance above
the part, where the feedrate will change
from rapid to cutting speed.
Start Depth: This is top of the stock.
End Depth
This is the depth where the
last cut will be taken. This value is