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As the cutting parameters inputs are changed, the 2D milling diagram is immediately updated. |
Layout and features
select the ‘2D Milling diagram’ option, as shown in the following screenshot.
click the left icon on the display switch (shown to the right).
Layout
The 2D Milling diagram has the layout shown in the screenshot to the right.
Notice that the diagram has two components:
Left image - represents the cutting engagement.
Right image - represents the z-
plane view of the machining process.
Parameters
As annotated in the screenshot
, the 2D Milling diagram contains the following recommended parameters:
Depth of cut (Ap)
Spindle speed
Width of cut (Ae)
Chip load
Feed per tooth
Feed rate
Each of these parameters, and more, can be amended in the Fine Tune section.
Dynamic adjustments
The 2D Milling diagram is dynamically updated by changes to any of the following inputs:
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If any inputs are changed, the 2D milling diagram is immediately updated. |
Tooltips
Hovering over any measurement displays a tooltip that contains the alternative unit system (to change the unit system, see
Features and Functionality [#10]).
The screenshot
below shows the measurement, in Imperial
, next to its tooltip, in Metric.
