This task shows you how to create a pocketing operation on a prismatic machining area. | ||
You can make use of the Complex Step feature created in the Locally Create a Machinable Feature task. | ||
1. | Select the Manufacturing View icon
in the Machining Features toolbar.
Use the Sort by Machining Features contextual command to display the desired view. |
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2. | Select the Complex Step feature in the view. | |
3. | Select the Pocketing icon . The Pocketing dialog box appears. | |
4. | The operation is initialized with the feature geometry as well as
default parameters for machining strategy, feeds and speeds, and tool.
You can edit any of these values, if desired. |
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5. | Click the Replay icon
to verify the tool path.
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6. | Click OK to create the pocketing operation. The operation is added to the Manufacturing View and to the program in the PPR tree. | |
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