CAM DressupRampEntry

CAM DressupRampEntry CAM DressupRampEntry

Menu location

CAM  Path Dressup  Ramp Entry

Workbenches

CAM

Default shortcut

None

Introduced in version

-

See also

CAM DressupTag, CAM DressupDogbone, CAM DressupDragKnife

Description

The CAM DressupRampEntry CAM DressupRampEntry command dresses up an existing path to add a ramp entry.

Usage

  1. Select a contour or profile path objects.

  2. Select the CAM  Path Dressup  Ramp Entry option from the menu.

Properties

  • Ramp Feed Rate : Can either be the current vertical or horizontal feed rate or some other custom value

  • Angle : Angle of the ramp against the vertical axis. A smaller value makes the ramp steeper.

  • Method : Used to select different modes of ramping:

    • RampMethod1: goes down at the ramp angle and the moves horizontal to the target point

    • RampMethod2: goes horizontal first and then down at the ramp angle to the target point

    • RampMethod3: goes down in a zigzag way

    • Helix: goes down spiraling

  • Dressup Start Depth : The distance above the target level where ramping starts

  • Use Start Depth : Indicates that the ramping does not start above the stock level. If it is not set to true the first ramp can be steeper than expected.

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From left to right: Ramp method 1, 2 and 3

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Ramp method Helix