Constant Z finishing creates a toolpath by slicing the model at specific heights (or levels). This works well on near-vertical surfaces that require a consistent depth of cut.
Note: In PartMaker/SwissCAM and PartMaker/Turn-Mill this strategy is available as Constant X finishing for machining functions where X-oriented tools are used.
This strategy supports Boundary curves.
The availability of this strategy depends on the machining function you are using.
The Constant Z finishing strategy is available for the following machining functions:
PartMaker/SwissCAM and PartMaker/Turn-Mill
- Mill XY Plane
- Mill 5-Axis Plane
- Mill ZY Plane
- Mill End, Polar
Note: The strategy name changes to Constant X finishing when using the Mill ZY Plane machining function.
PartMaker/Mill
- Mill XY Plane
- Mill 5-Axis Plane
- Mill 4-Axis Plane
On the Strategy dialog, the following pages are available for the Constant Z Finishing strategy:
- Constant Z finishing— The main page used to define a constant Z toolpath.
- High speed — Settings to create arcs in internal corners to eliminate sudden changes in tool direction which is essential for high speed machining.
- Unsafe segment removal — Settings for removing small toolpath segments.
The remaining pages are common toolpath creation controls.
Tip: Use the Surfacing Defaults dialog to specify the default settings for Advanced Surface Machining toolpaths.