Optimized constant Z in PowerMill

Autodesk Support

Oct 8, 2023


Products and versions covered


Issue:

When calculating a traditional constant Z toolpath strategy, there is no adjustment to segments on the shallower surface data.  This can cause a stair case effect because of the slicing of the model at the incremented stepdown.

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Solution:

If the shallower regions of the machined area are required to have the same surface quality, optimised constant Z can detect these regions and run another strategy there improving the finish.

This strategy is intended to look at both steep and shallow area's of the model during calculation.

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Products:

PowerMill;

Versions:

2017; 2019; 2020; 2018; 2021;


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