Use the options in the Depth Profile area to specify how you want to control the shape of the cut made by your selected tool:
- Flat — Machine at a constant Z level during each cut.
- Recessed Curve — Machine using a curved cross-section.
- Selected Vector — Use a specific vector to control the shape.
If you select a Flat or Recessed Curve depth profile, the following options are displayed:
- Start Depth — Specify the depth (Z) at which you want to machine the texture.
- Minimum Finish Depth — Specify the minimum depth (Z) of the texture.
- Maximum Finish Depth — Specify the maximum depth (Z) of the texture.
If you select the Selected Vector depth profile, the following options are displayed:
- Set As Depth Profile — Select the open, ungrouped vector that you want to use, then click Set As Depth Profile.Note: The X coordinates of the vector's end node must be greater than those of its start node.
- Minimum Finish Depth — Specify the minimum depth (Z) of the texture.
- Maximum Finish Depth — Specify the maximum depth (Z) of the texture.
Using a V-Bit 32 mm 100 degree tool, a V-shaped depth profile vector previously shown can be used to produce the following texture:
