Skip to main content
A
ahenry1-Visitor
1-Visitor
May 8, 2015
Question

Mill Finishing outputting points?

  • May 8, 2015
  • 2 replies
  • 1572 views

I've found that when using Finishing operations that its outputting almost exclusively points instead of arcs (I's and j's) and its making my files massive when its not necessary. This happens even with simple shapes like round posts and holes. The Parameter "Circ_interpolation" is set to "Arc_Only". Is there something I'm missing here? I'd really prefer to output more arcs and cut down on file sizes where possible.


This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

    2 replies

    KenFarley
    KenFarley21-Topaz II
    21-Topaz II
    May 8, 2015

    I don't use "Finishing" type cuts, took a look at the options. Could it perhaps be that your "LACE_OPTION" is set to "LINE_CONNECT"? You could try switching it to "ARC_CONNECT" and see what that does for you.

    N
    NickMihelich12-Amethyst
    12-Amethyst
    May 11, 2015

    This is by design with little to do about it. I have tried using the post processor to generate arcs from points (arc fitting) but that is not the ideal way to do it. Pocketing sequences create the most arc moves and give great surface finishes.

    Terms & ConditionsCookie settingsAccessibility statement