Use the Rib Machining strategy to machine channels in a mold which form ribs in the resulting injection-molded part. Typically, the channels are long, thin, and non-planar.
Rib machining requires:
- a pattern that is an approximate centreline of the channel.
- surfaces defining the walls and the base of the channel.
- a tool that fits inside the channel. The width of the channel must be between one and four times the diameter of the tool.
Rib machining frequently uses a form tool that reflects the exact shape of the channel.
The pages associated with the Rib Machining strategy are:
- Rib machining — The main page used to define a rib machining toolpath.
- High speed — Settings to create arcs in internal corners to eliminate sudden changes in tool direction which is essential for high speed machining.
- Automatic verification — Settings to automatically verify the toolpath when calculating it.
The remaining pages are common toolpath strategy pages.