User Guide

5-axis MachiningSolidCAM2005 Milling Manual
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2.2 5-axis Operation user interface
The following 5-axis Operation dialog is displayed on the screen:
The parameters of the 5-axis Milling Operation are divided into a number of
sub-groups. The sub-groups are displayed in a tree format on the left side of
the 5-axis Operation dialog box. When you click on an item in the tree, the
parameters of the selected sub-group appear on the right side of the Operation
dialog box.
• CoordSys Page
Define the CoordSys Position for the 5-axis machining.
• Tool Data Page
Choose a tool for the operation and define tool-related parameters such as feed and spin.
• Levels Page
Define Milling levels such as Clearance plane and Safety distance.
• Geometry
SolidCAM enables you to choose a drive surface for the machining. Define the machining
parameters such as the Cut control, Cuting area, Cutting method etc.