Re: Re: Vector 9.3

> Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2001 23:35:45 -0600
> From: Chris L <datac@...>
>Subject: Re: Vector 9.3 & contouring control beta tester(s) sought

>I am a bit confused on the "Slab"
>milling function. I always
>just drew an oversize rectangle and made toolpaths to transverse over the
>part, going past on each
>end. Single depth, multi,, one direction or back and forth.....what ever I
>needed. Can you
>describe this a bit further ?

If you have a 5 inch, Star shaped part to mill a flat surface on top, 2 clicks
for a toolpath that has minimal air cuts. This function combines several
Vector processes into a single dialog that accomplishes a task that is
frequently needed. If you work with rectangular stock, you always end up
having to square up the sides to get the exact size. This makes a toolpath
to do that. It also works as well with cleaning up the end of a round bar
(in a mill), or any oddball shape(s) that are selected.

Best Regards, Fred Smith- IMService
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