Creating a Z level roughing operation

To create a Z level rough operation:

1. Click the Features step in the Steps panel to display the New Feature wizard.
2. In the New Feature wizard, select Surface Milling and click Next.
3. Use the Part Surfaces page of the wizard to select the surfaces you want to machine, then click Next.
4. In the New Strategy page, select Choose a single operation, then click Next.
5. Under Roughing Strategies, select Z Level, then click Next.

   

6. Use the Strategy page to specify the machining strategy for the surface.

   If the surfaces represent a cavity, select the 3D pocket option. If your surfaces represent a 3D boss, select the 3D boss option.

7. Complete the rest of the pages of the wizard, or click Finish to create the feature and accept the default options.