Use the Condition dialog to specify the machining conditions for the stock. The combination of parameters determines the feed, water and cutter compensation values selected from the cut-data database.
To specify the machine condition:
- Right-click the stock in the Part View and select Properties.
- On the Dimensions tab of the Stock Properties dialog, click Condition.
- Select a list option for each parameter supported by your machine:
- Material specifies the stock material. Alternatively, click
to create a new material.
- Wire specifies the wire type. Alternatively click
to create a new wire.
- Wire diameter specifies the wire diameter. Alternatively, click
to create a new wire diameter.
- Machine specifies the machine type. Alternatively, click
to create a new machine.
- Nozzle position specifies a nozzle position. Alternatively, click
to specify a new position.
- Fluid specifies the dielectric fluid. Alternatively, click
to specify the fluid.
Note: If you are not setting the Feed, water and cutter compensation registers from a cut-data database, you need only specify the Wire diameter. The value is used to determine the width of the cut in the 3D simulation. - Material specifies the stock material. Alternatively, click
- If you want to check the machine settings for this condition or want to specify the machine settings for a new combination of parameters, click Cutting Data. The Feeds/Speeds and Cutting Data Tables dialog is displayed.
- Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog.