V25 Getting Started - BobCAD-CAM

BobCAD‐CAM Version 25 Getting Started Guide
How to set the Machining Origin using the Enter Method
In the Origin group, select Enter Origin, and type a value in the X, Y, and Z boxes to define the origin location.
The values are from the WCS.
The default directions of the Machining Origin follow that of the WCS.
To change the direction of one the coordinate system axes, click next to X, Y, or Z Direction to reverse the
positive and negative direction of the corresponding axis.
How to set the Machining Origin using Pick From Existing UCS
In the Origin group, select Pick From Existing UCS. The UCS list becomes available.
Click the UCS list arrow and select the desired UCS.
Other Settings
This group provides default settings that are used for all features inserted in the selected Machine Setup in the
CAM Tree.
Work Offset ‐ click the arrow to select the proper work offset from the list.
Clearance plane ‐ type a value to set the distance above the part for rapid tool movements between features.
This is an absolute value from the machining origin for the setup.
Define Rotary Axis ‐ opens the Define Rotary Axis dialog box for you to set the rotary axis.
To finish the Machine Setup, click OK.
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