Electrode frames

PowerShape includes support for electrode frames. An electrode frame is an offset section of the electrode base that is machined accurately to allow pre-setting of the electrode.

The following electrode was created without a frame:

To create a similar electrode with a frame:

1. Click File > Options > Application Options > Manufacturing > Electrode and select the Alignment page.
2. Select Create frame.
3. Click OK.
4. Click Wizard tab > Electrode panel > Create.
5. Use the Electrode Wizard to create an electrode that includes a frame .

   

6. You can display the burn region shading as follows:
   1. Display the shaded view of the model.
   2. Right-click on the electrode and select Burn-area Shading.
   

The electrode frames are coloured purple ; this allows different machining strategies to be applied easily using PowerMill templates.