Use the
Profiling Tool area to specify the tool you want to use, the cutting direction, and whether you want to include Bridges:
- Profiling tool — Click
Select to select the tool you want to use using the
Tool Database dialog. When you select the tool, click the control bar showing the name of the tool to display its parameters. To change the selected tool, click
Select again.
- Cut Direction — Click the control bar to specify the cut direction of the tool:
- Climb mill — Select the option to rotate the cutter in the same direction as the feed motion. The option is selected by default.
- Conventional — Select the option to rotate the cutter in the opposite direction to the feed motion.
- Add Bridges — Select the check box to add bridges to the vectors you are using to create the toolpath. Bridging is a precautionary measure to prevent profiled vector artwork from shifting in the material block as it is machined.