A Rapid feature is used to rapid along the length of a curve 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 2-axis Rapid feature:
- Create the curve that defines the shape of the feature.
- Click the
Features
step in the
Steps panel to open the
New Feature wizard.In the
2 Axis section, select
Rapid, then click
Next to open the
New Feature - Curves page. Select the curve(s) for the feature.
- Click Next to open the New Feature - Machining Direction page.
- Click Next to open the New Feature - Location page.
- Click Next to open the New Feature - Dimensions page.
- Click Next to open the New Feature - Operations page.
- Click Next to open the New Feature - Cutting Data page.
- Click Next to open the New Feature - Summary page.
- 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.