Creating a 4-Axis Curve Sweeping Operation

4-Axis Curve Sweeping is suitable for styling parts.

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4-Axis Curve Sweeping
  1. From the Surface Machining section of the action bar, click 4-Axis Curve Sweeping .
    A 4-Axis Curve Sweeping entity is added to the manufacturing program. The 4-Axis Curve Sweeping dialog box opens at the Geometry tab .
  2. Still in the Geometry tab:
    1. Click the red area representing the part to machine. The dialog box disappears.
    2. Select a part.
    3. Double-click anywhere in the work area to validate the selection and revert to the dialog box.
    The red area has turned green.
  3. Select the Machining Strategy tab.
    1. Click the Guide line in the sensitive icon. The dialog box disappears.
    2. Select a curve as shown in red below.

    3. Double-click anywhere in the work area to validate the selection and revert to the dialog box.
    The red line has turned green.
  4. Select the Tool tab to choose a tool.
  5. Click Display or Simulate to check the validity of the machining operation.
    • The tool path is computed.
    • A progress indicator is displayed.
    • You can cancel the tool path computation at any moment before 100% completion.


  6. Click OK in the Display or Simulate dialog box, and again in the main dialog box to create the machining operation.
    The tool path is created.