To Clear Using 3D Pocket

Use a Pocket Clearing toolpath to clear the cross-shaped pocket on the adjacent face to the elliptical feature.

1. On the ribbon, click CAM tab 3D Milling panel Pocket .

Tool tab

1. On the Tool tab, click the button and select the tool #4 - Ø5 mm flat from the Sample Libraries > Tutorial library.
2. Click to close the Tool Library dialog.

Geometry tab

As in the previous step, it is first necessary to redefine the tool orientation and origin.

1. Click the Geometry tab.
2. Enable the Tool Orientation check box to expand this group.
3. Choose Select Z axis/plane & X axis from the Orientation: drop-down menu.
4. Make sure the Tool Orientation Z axis button is active and select the slanted face as shown in the following image:
   
   
   
   

   The slanted face of the part determines the new tool orientation

5. It is now necessary to specify the direction of the X axis. Make sure that the Tool Orientation X axis button is active and select the horizontal edge of the part as shown below:
   
   
   
   
6. The XYZ orientation of the tool is now correct, but the origin must be redefined. To do so, choose Selected point from the Origin: drop-down menu.
7. Make sure the Tool Orientation origin button is active and select the point at the lower left of the part as shown below:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   The new tool orientation and origin is now complete

Now that the tool is in the correct orientation, the geometry can be selected.

8. For the machining boundary, choose Selection from the Machining boundary: drop-down menu.
9. Make sure that the Machining boundary selection arrow is active and, in the graphics window, click on the outer edge of the cross-shaped pocket to select the perimeter of the feature.

Start the Calculation

1. Click at the bottom of the Operation dialog box, or right-click in the graphics window and select OK from the marking menu, to automatically start calculating the toolpath.
   
   
   
   

The toolpath is now calculated and a preview appears in the graphics window.

Congratulations! You have completed this tutorial.