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EZCAM Help |
Cycle: Contouring
The Lead In parameters specify a linear move into the workpiece, or before the Ramp In arc move so that Cutter Compensation can be turned on. Very often the Lead settings are used in combination with Cutter Compensation to guaranty linear approach and retract moves necessary to activate and cancel the compensation. Click here to learn more about Cutter Compensation & Contouring Cycle.
Lead Status
The options in this list box allow to activate/deactivate
any of the available lead combination. This way the settings don't have
to be set to 0 if not used. The available options are Off
/ In / Out
/ In & Out.
When selecting the Open option,
the 'Length' and 'Angle' settings are deactivated and the path curve itself
is extended by a fixed distance ( 0.6 x Tool Diameter ).
Click here for graphic example
In Length / In Angle
The length determines the distance the tool is moved while the angle is specified with respect to an optional 'Ramp In' arc, or the first path move if no Ramp is specified.
Out Length / Out Angle
The length determines the distance the tool is moved while the angle is specified with respect to an optional 'Ramp Out' arc, or the last path move if no Ramp is specified.
Note
When 2D Gouge Check setting is activated, all Lead and Ramp moves are checked when the tool path is verified. When gouging situations are detected, the moves are automatically clipped to safe lengths.
