4-axis Rapid

A 4-axis Rapid feature is used to rapid along the length of upper and lower curves to the start point of the next feature. You can use Rapid features to quickly move around a part using curves to avoid possible collision with fixtures.

FeatureCAM programs a Rapid in a similar way to a Side feature. The wizard pages are similar, but fewer options are needed.

To create a 4-axis Rapid feature:

1. Create the upper and lower curves that define the shape of the feature.
2. Click the Features step in the Steps panel to open the New Feature wizard.
3. In the 4 Axis section, select Rapid.
4. Click Next to open the New Feature - Upper Curve page.
5. Click Next to open the New Feature - Lower Curve page.
6. Click Next to open the New Feature - Machining Direction page
7. Click Next to open the New Feature - Location page.
8. Click Next to open the New Feature - Dimensions page.
9. Click Next to open the New Feature - Match Curves page.
10. Click Next to open the New Feature - Operations page.
11. Click Next to open the New Feature - Cutting Data page.
12. Click Next to open the New Feature - Summary page.
13. Click Finish to create the feature and exit the wizard or click Back to return to previous pages.

Note: You can edit the feature later.