A
Variable Axis operation is created and a set of
Cut Area faces are specified.
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The
Drive Method is set to
Curve/Point and the edges on the periphery of the
Cut Area are selected. A curve
Offset is specified. The
Tool Axis is set to
Normal to Drive. How is the
Tool Axis calculated at the offset tool position?
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Solution
The
Tool Axis is calculated as normal to the
Cut Area face on the
Curve Drive geometry before the offset is added. The tool path is then offset without changing the tool axis.
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Notes and References
Hardware/Software Configuration
Platform: all
OS: n/a
OS Version: n/a
Product: NX
Application: CAM
Version: V1859
Function: SURFACE_CONTOUR
Ref: 002-7006898