SimplyCam V3. Documentation

• SimplyCam V3
  • Introduction
• Interface
  • Zoom and Pan
  • Status Bar
  • Snap
  • Layer
• Toolbars
  • File toolbar
  • Create toolbar
  • Edit toolbar
  • View toolbar
  • Status Bar
• Vectorization
  • Vectorize
• Settings
  • Settings
• Toolpath Manager
  • Simulation
  • PostProcessor
• Mill Toolpaths
  • Contour
    • Tools
    • Profiles
    • Parameters
      • Lead In/Out
      • Tabs
  • Pocket
    • Tools
    • Profiles
    • Parameters
      • Lead In/Out
  • Drill
    • Tools
    • Points Select
    • Parameters
  • Parallel
    • Tools
    • Size/Limits
    • Parameters
• Laser, Plasma, Waterjet Toolpaths
  • Cut
    • Tools
    • Profiles
    • Parameters
      • Lead In/Out
      • Tab
  • Laser Engraving
    • Tools
    • Parameters
• Lathe Toolpaths
  • Lathe Rough
    • Tools
    • Profiles
    • Parameters
  • Lathe Finish
    • Tools
    • Profiles
    • Parameters
• Mill tutorials
• Laser, Plasma, WaterJet tutorials
• Lathe tutorials

Parallel Toolpath

The Parallel toolpath (typically used for finishing) is similar to a 2D zig-zag pocket toolpath that has been projected down on to a 3D Stl part. This process can also be used as roughing, activating the option and entering the depth increment.

Dialogs of Parallel Toolpath

Dialog 1 - Tool Definition
This dialog sets the technological parameters of the tool. These parameters directly affect the G-code generated by the postprocessor.
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Dialog 2 - Size/Limits
This dialog is used to define the size of the material and/or the limits of machining.
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Dialog 3 - Parallel Parameters
This dialog contains the parameters specific for the Parallel toolpath.
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Examples of Parallel toolpath

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