Use the Approach page to engage the cutting tool into the stock in a controlled manner. The Ramp option is a 5-axis extension of the main toolpath and preserves lead and lean tool axis. Because the Rampmove is created as part of the main toolpath calculation, it cannot be edited without re-calculating the toolpath. This is in contrast to the functionality of other Ramp options within PowerMill, for example, in the Toolpath connections dialog.
Ramp options are displayed on the Approach page of the Single Blade Finishing strategy.
- Ramp — Select to enable you to edit the ramp options.
- Height — Enter the height above the toolpath segment at which the ramp starts. This is measured relative to the tool axis.
-
Ramp step type
— Select
Use stepdown
or
Use angle.
- If you select Use stepdown, enter a value in the Stepdown field.
- If you select Use angle, enter a value in the Angle field or click Angle to display the Measuring Tools tab.
-
Stepdown
— Enter the distance between different machining levels. This option is only available if you select a
Ramp step type
of
Use stepdown.
For example, if you enter a Height of 20 and a Stepdown of 5:
If you enter a Height of 20 and a Stepdown of 20:
-
Angle — Enter the angle at which the ramp enters the material or click
Angle to display the
Measuring Tools tab. This option is only available if you select a
Ramp step type
of
Angle.
For example, if you enter a Height of 20 and an Angle of 5:
If you enter a Height of 20 and an Angle of 1:
