For turn/mill and multi-axis parts with round stock, you can choose whether to recognize features along the setup Z axis or around the index axis.
These options are available on the Feature Alignment page of the New Feature wizard.
Select the alignment:
- Along the setup Z-axis — Select this option to recognize features aligned with the setup Z axis. For round stock this enables you to machine the end faces of the part.
- Around the index axis — Select this option to recognize features aligned radially around the index axis. For round stock this enables you to machine the OD face of the part.
If you are aligning the feature around the index axis, specify the angle:
- Automatic — Select this option to use Automatic Feature Recognition to recognize features at all angles. This is available only for Hole features.
- Specify angles — enter the Index Angle and B Angle of the feature, or click the blue Index Angle label and pick two points in the graphics window that represent the direction of the feature's Z axis.
- Normal to surface — click
Pick surface
and select a surface in the graphics window to align the feature perpendicular to it. If you selected the back of the surface, select
Reverse direction to reverse the direction of the alignment.