Machine Relief panel — Options

Use the options in the Options area to add lead in moves, specify the Safe Z value and define the material block:

• Lead In Moves — Click the control bar and select Add ramping to display the add ramping moves settings:
  • Max Zig Angle — Enter the angle of the lead-in move.
  • Plunge Height — Enter the start height of the ramping moves.
  • Limit length — If selected, you can enter a value by which to limit the ramp length. The length is limited in multiples of the tool diameter, and Carveco creates alternate zig-zag moves until reaching the material block and starting the cut.
  • Independent zag angle — If selected, you can enter an independent angle for the zag move.
• Safe Z and Home — Click the control bar and enter:
  • a value in the Safe Z box to specify the height at which the tool makes rapid moves between toolpath segments. This value must be sufficient to clear any clamps used to hold your material block or sheet in position.
  • values in the Home X, Home Y, and Home Z boxes to specify the coordinates of the tool's start and end position. This should be a safe distance away from the material block or sheet.
• Click to define material — Click the control bar and specify the block or sheet of material using the Material Setup dialog. When you specify the material settings, the material's thickness is displayed on the control bar. To change the settings, click Setup.

See also

• Specifying the material setup