Simulating machining
5.7 Editing the simulation display
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Parameter Description Unit
Mirroring Z
• Yes
Mirroring is used when machining on the Z axis
• No
Mirroring is not used when machining on the Z axis
Blank
Selecting the blank
• Centered cuboid
• Tube
• Cylinder
• Polygon
• without
XA Outside diameter ∅ - (only for tube and cylinder)
XI
Inside diameter (abs) or wall thickness (inc) – (only for tube) mm
W Width of the blank - (only for centered cuboid)
N Number of edges – (only for polygon)
L Length of the blank - (only for centered cuboid) mm
SW or L
Width across flats or edge length – (only for polygon) mm
ZI Blank length (inc) mm
ZB Machining dimension (ink) mm
Procedure
1. The simulation or the simultaneous recording is started.
2. Press the ">>" and "Blank" softkeys.
The "Blank Input" windows opens and displays the pre-assigned values.
3. Enter the desired values for the dimensions.
4. Press the "Accept" softkey to confirm your entries. The newly defined
workpiece is displayed.
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