Use the area clearance toolpath to clear an area of material based on the boundary of a selection of vector artwork. This toolpath is ideal for clearing unwanted areas from a block of material.
Click the
Create Area Clearance Toolpath
button on the
Toolpaths panel to display the
2D Area Clearance panel. Use the
2D Area Clearance panel to:
- select multiple tools to perform smart machining. ArtCAM automatically uses the tools in descending order of size to machine the areas;
- select a different tool clearance strategy for each tool you want to use. Depending on the strategy you select, you can control the angle, or where and in what direction the tool cuts into the material block; and
- control how your tools cut into and retract from the material block by adding ramping moves.
After you have calculated the toolpath, you can simulate it.