FeatureCAM follows this general process:
- Conducts an analysis of the dimensions to determine what tool to use.
- Picks feeds and speeds based upon the material being machined.
- Generates a roughing pass possibly in multiple Z steps depending on the depth of the step.
- Generates a finishing pass.
You can edit this process in these places:
- To edit all instances of this type of feature in the current document, use the Machining Attributes dialog.
- To edit a single feature, use the Tools, Milling, Strategy, and Misc. tabs for the feature in the Feature Properties dialog.
The tooling database also has a large impact on how a feature is machined, and the feed/speed database helps to determine the feeds and speeds used.