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{{Caption|Path Drilling operation sample|center}}


==Description== <!--T:2-->
==Description== <!--T:2-->


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The Drilling command generates a drilling Operation in the Job.
The [[Image:CAM_Drilling.svg|16px]] [[CAM_Drilling|Drilling]] tool generates a drilling Operation in the Job.

==How to use== <!--T:12-->
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{{Caption|Above: CAM Drilling operation sample}}

==Usage== <!--T:12-->


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# There are several ways to invoke the command:
*Click the {{KEY|[[Image:Path Drilling.png|16px]] [[Path Drilling|Drilling]]}} icon, or select the [[Path Drilling|Drilling]] tool from the '''Path''' menu.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:CAM_Drilling.svg|16px]] [[CAM_Drilling|CAM Drilling]]}} button.
*Choose a Tool controller from the pop-up selection dialogue window and confirm by pressing OK.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|CAM → [[Image:CAM_Drilling.svg|16px]] Drilling}} option from the menu.
*The holes available for processing with that Tool diameter will populate the list in the Base Geometry tab. Confirm that the list matches the holes that are intended for processing, and adjust add, enable, or disable, as necessary. Holes can be added by selecting the wall faces of the Holes.
# In the {{MenuCommand|Operation}} section:
*Ensure the Depths, Final Depth is correct, and adjust if not.
#* Select a {{MenuCommand|ToolController}}.
*Ensure the Heights, Safe and Clearance Heights are correct, and adjust if not.
#* Select a {{MenuCommand|Coolant Mode}}.
*In the Operation tab:
#* Optionally enable and adjust the following:
**specify the Retract Height
#** {{MenuCommand|Peck}} set the {{MenuCommand|Depth}}.
**enable and adjust the following as needed
#** {{MenuCommand|Dwell}} set the {{MenuCommand|Time}} in seconds.
***Peck, and set the Peck Depth
#** {{MenuCommand|Extended Depth}}.
***Dwell, and set the Dwell time(period) in seconds
# In the {{MenuCommand|Base Geometry}} section confirm that the list matches the holes that are intended for processing, and adjust add, enable, or disable, as necessary. Holes can be added by selecting the wall faces of the Holes.
***Use Tip Length
# In the {{MenuCommand|Depths}} section check, and if required adjust, the {{MenuCommand|Start Depth}} and {{MenuCommand|Final Depth}}.
*Click '''OK''' to generate the drilling path(s)
# In the {{MenuCommand|Heights}} section check, and if required adjust, the {{MenuCommand|Safe Height}} and the {{MenuCommand|Clearance Height}}.
# Press the {{Button|OK}} button to generate the drilling path(s).


===Usage Notes=== <!--T:13-->
==Notes== <!--T:13-->


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*When using edges for Base Geometry, always select the bottom edge of the hole.
*When using edges for Base Geometry, always select the bottom edge of the hole.
*Always verify the tool chosen is the correct diameter for the hole(s) selected.
*Always verify the tool chosen is the correct diameter for the hole(s) selected.
*Peck disabled generates (G81 canned drill cycles). Peck enabled generates (G83 canned drill cycles).
*'''Peck disabled''' generates (G81 canned drill cycles). '''Peck enabled''' generates (G83 canned drill cycles).
*Dwell enabled is currently unsupported, but is intended to generate (G82 canned drill cycles).
*'''Dwell enabled''' is currently unsupported, but is intended to generate (G82 canned drill cycles).


==Properties== <!--T:15-->
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''' ''Note'' ''': Not all of these Properties are available in the Task Window Editor. Some are only accessible in the Data tab of the Properties View panel for this Operation.
''' ''Note'' ''': Not all of these Properties are available in the Task Window Editor. Some are only accessible in the Data tab of the Properties View panel for this Operation.


====Base==== <!--T:17-->
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{{TitleProperty|Base}}


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Note: It is suggested that you do not edit the Placement property of path operations. Rather, move or rotate the Path Job model as needed.
Note: It is suggested that you do not edit the Placement property of path operations. Rather, move or rotate the CAM Job model as needed.


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* {{PropertyData|Placement}}: Overall placement[position and rotation] of the object - with respect to the origin (or origin of parent object container)
* {{PropertyData|Placement}}: Overall placement[position and rotation] of the object - with respect to the origin (or origin of parent object container)
** {{PropertyData|Angle}}: Angle in degrees applied to rotation of the object around Axis property value
** {{PropertyData|Angle}}: Angle in degrees applied to rotation of the object around Axis property value
** {{PropertyData|Axis}}: Axis(one or multiple) around which to rotate the object, set in sub-properties: x, y, z
** {{PropertyData|Axis}}: Axis (one or multiple) around which to rotate the object, set in sub-properties: X, Y, Z
*** {{PropertyData|X}}: x axis value
*** {{PropertyData|X}}: X axis value
*** {{PropertyData|Y}}: y axis value
*** {{PropertyData|Y}}: Y axis value
*** {{PropertyData|Z}}: z axis value
*** {{PropertyData|Z}}: Z axis value
** {{PropertyData|Position}}: Position of the object, set in sub-properties: x, y, z - with respect to the origin (or origin of parent object container)
** {{PropertyData|Position}}: Position of the object, set in sub-properties: X, Y, Z - with respect to the origin (or origin of parent object container)
*** {{PropertyData|X}}: x distance value
*** {{PropertyData|X}}: X distance value
*** {{PropertyData|Y}}: y distance value
*** {{PropertyData|Y}}: Y distance value
*** {{PropertyData|Z}}: z distance value
*** {{PropertyData|Z}}: Z distance value
* {{PropertyData|Label}}: User-provided name of the object (UTF-8)
* {{PropertyData|Label}}: User-provided name of the object (UTF-8)
* {{PropertyData|Disabled}}: List of disabled features
* {{PropertyData|Disabled}}: List of disabled features


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{{TitleProperty|Depth}}


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* {{PropertyData|Clearance Height}}: The height needed to clear clamps and obstructions
* {{PropertyData|Clearance Height}}: The height needed to clear clamps and obstructions
* {{PropertyData|Final Depth}}: Final Depth of Tool- lowest value in Z
* {{PropertyData|Final Depth}}: Final Depth of Tool- lowest value in Z
* {{PropertyData|Safe Height}}: The height above which Rapid motions are allowed. (Rapid safety height between locations)
* {{PropertyData|Safe Height}}: The height above which Rapid motions are allowed. (Rapid safety height between locations)
* {{PropertyData|Start Depth}}: Starting depth of Tool - ''first cut depth in Z''
* {{PropertyData|Start Depth}}: Starting depth of Tool - ''first cut depth in Z''

====Drill==== <!--T:21-->
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{{TitleProperty|Drill}}


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* {{PropertyData|Return Level}}: Controls how tool retracts Default=G98
* {{PropertyData|Return Level}}: Controls how tool retracts Default=G98


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{{TitleProperty|Path}}


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* {{PropertyData|Active}}: make False, to prevent operation from generating code
* {{PropertyData|Active}}: Make False, to prevent operation from generating code
* {{PropertyData|Comment}}: An optional comment for this Operation
* {{PropertyData|Comment}}: An optional comment for this Operation
* {{PropertyData|User Label}}: User assigned label
* {{PropertyData|User Label}}: User assigned label
* {{PropertyData|Tool Controller}}: Defines the Tool controller used in the Operation
* {{PropertyData|Tool Controller}}: Defines the Tool controller used in the Operation


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{{TitleProperty|Rotation}} (''when available'')


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* <s>{{PropertyData|B_Axis Error Override}}: Visually orient B(y) rotations to model (error in FreeCAD rendering).</s>
* <s>{{PropertyData|B_Axis Error Override}}: Visually orient B(y) rotations to model (error in FreeCAD rendering).</s>
* {{PropertyData|Enable Rotation}}: Enable rotation to gain access to holes not normal to Z axis.
* {{PropertyData|Enable Rotation}}: Enable rotation to gain access to holes not normal to Z axis.
* {{PropertyData|Inverse Angle}}: Inverse the angle of the rotation. '' '''Example:''' change a rotation from -22.5 to 22.5 degrees.''
* {{PropertyData|Inverse Angle}}: Inverse the angle of the rotation. '' '''Example:''' change a rotation from -22.5 to 22.5 degrees.''
* {{PropertyData|Reverse Direction}}: Reverse orientation of Operation by 180 degrees.
* {{PropertyData|Reverse Direction}}: Reverse orientation of Operation by 180 degrees.


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''Descriptions for the settings are provided in the Properties list above.''
''Descriptions for the settings are provided in the Properties list above.''

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This section is simply a layout map of the settings in the window editor for the Operation.
This section is simply a layout map of the settings in the window editor for the Operation.


====Base Geometry==== <!--T:29-->
===Base Geometry=== <!--T:29-->


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* '''Add''': adds selected element(s) which should be the base(s) for the path(s)
* '''Add''': Adds selected element(s) which should be the base(s) for the path(s).
* '''Delete''': delete the selected item(s) in the Base Geometry list
* '''Delete''': Delete the selected item(s) in the Base Geometry list.
* '''Clear''': clear all items in the Base Geometry list
* '''Clear''': Clear all items in the Base Geometry list.


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* '''Add''': add an (X,Y) coordinate location to the current drilling operation.
* '''Add''': Add an (X,Y) coordinate location to the current drilling operation.
* '''Remove''': remove the selected location item(s) from the Base Location list
* '''Remove''': Remove the selected location item(s) from the Base Location list.
* '''Edit''': edit the selected location item
* '''Edit''': Edit the selected location item.


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* {{PropertyData|Start Depth}}
* '''Start Depth''':
* {{PropertyData|Final Depth}}
* '''Final Depth''':


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===Heights=== <!--T:35-->


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* {{PropertyData|Safe Height}}
* '''Safe Height''':
* {{PropertyData|Clearance Height}}
* '''Clearance Height''':


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===Operation=== <!--T:37-->


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* {{PropertyData|Tool Controller}}
* '''Tool Controller''':
* {{PropertyData|Retract Height}}
* '''Retract Height''':
* {{PropertyData|Peck}}
* '''Peck''':
* {{PropertyData|Peck Depth}}
* '''Peck Depth''':
* {{PropertyData|Dwell}}
* '''Dwell''':
* {{PropertyData|Dwell Time}}
* '''Dwell Time''':
* {{PropertyData|Use Tip Length}}
* '''Use Tip Length''':


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Latest revision as of 12:21, 17 March 2024

CAM Drilling

Menu location
CAM → Drilling
Workbenches
CAM
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

The Drilling tool generates a drilling Operation in the Job.

Above: CAM Drilling operation sample

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the CAM Drilling button.
    • Select the CAM → Drilling option from the menu.
  2. In the Operation section:
    • Select a ToolController.
    • Select a Coolant Mode.
    • Optionally enable and adjust the following:
      • Peck set the Depth.
      • Dwell set the Time in seconds.
      • Extended Depth.
  3. In the Base Geometry section confirm that the list matches the holes that are intended for processing, and adjust add, enable, or disable, as necessary. Holes can be added by selecting the wall faces of the Holes.
  4. In the Depths section check, and if required adjust, the Start Depth and Final Depth.
  5. In the Heights section check, and if required adjust, the Safe Height and the Clearance Height.
  6. Press the OK button to generate the drilling path(s).

Notes

  • When using edges for Base Geometry, always select the bottom edge of the hole.
  • Always verify the tool chosen is the correct diameter for the hole(s) selected.
  • Peck disabled generates (G81 canned drill cycles). Peck enabled generates (G83 canned drill cycles).
  • Dwell enabled is currently unsupported, but is intended to generate (G82 canned drill cycles).

Properties

Note : Not all of these Properties are available in the Task Window Editor. Some are only accessible in the Data tab of the Properties View panel for this Operation.

Base

Note: It is suggested that you do not edit the Placement property of path operations. Rather, move or rotate the CAM Job model as needed.

  • DataPlacement: Overall placement[position and rotation] of the object - with respect to the origin (or origin of parent object container)
    • DataAngle: Angle in degrees applied to rotation of the object around Axis property value
    • DataAxis: Axis (one or multiple) around which to rotate the object, set in sub-properties: X, Y, Z
      • DataX: X axis value
      • DataY: Y axis value
      • DataZ: Z axis value
    • DataPosition: Position of the object, set in sub-properties: X, Y, Z - with respect to the origin (or origin of parent object container)
      • DataX: X distance value
      • DataY: Y distance value
      • DataZ: Z distance value
  • DataLabel: User-provided name of the object (UTF-8)
  • DataDisabled: List of disabled features

Depth

  • DataClearance Height: The height needed to clear clamps and obstructions
  • DataFinal Depth: Final Depth of Tool- lowest value in Z
  • DataSafe Height: The height above which Rapid motions are allowed. (Rapid safety height between locations)
  • DataStart Depth: Starting depth of Tool - first cut depth in Z

Drill

  • DataAdd Tip Length: Calculate the tip length and subtract from final depth
  • DataDwell Enabled: Enable dwell
  • DataDwell Time: The time to dwell between peck cycles
  • DataPeck Depth: Incremental Drill depth before retracting to clear chips
  • DataPeck Enabled: Enable pecking
  • DataRetract Height: The height where feed starts and height during retract tool when path is finished
  • DataReturn Level: Controls how tool retracts Default=G98

Path

  • DataActive: Make False, to prevent operation from generating code
  • DataComment: An optional comment for this Operation
  • DataUser Label: User assigned label
  • DataTool Controller: Defines the Tool controller used in the Operation

Rotation (when available)

  • DataAttempt Inverse Angle: Automatically attempt Inverse Angle if initial rotation is incorrect.
  • DataB_Axis Error Override: Visually orient B(y) rotations to model (error in FreeCAD rendering).
  • DataEnable Rotation: Enable rotation to gain access to holes not normal to Z axis.
  • DataInverse Angle: Inverse the angle of the rotation. Example: change a rotation from -22.5 to 22.5 degrees.
  • DataReverse Direction: Reverse orientation of Operation by 180 degrees.

Tasks Window Editor Layout

Descriptions for the settings are provided in the Properties list above.

This section is simply a layout map of the settings in the window editor for the Operation.

Base Geometry

  • Add: Adds selected element(s) which should be the base(s) for the path(s).
  • Delete: Delete the selected item(s) in the Base Geometry list.
  • Clear: Clear all items in the Base Geometry list.

Base Location

  • Add: Add an (X,Y) coordinate location to the current drilling operation.
  • Remove: Remove the selected location item(s) from the Base Location list.
  • Edit: Edit the selected location item.

Depths

  • Start Depth:
  • Final Depth:

Heights

  • Safe Height:
  • Clearance Height:

Operation

  • Tool Controller:
  • Retract Height:
  • Peck:
  • Peck Depth:
  • Dwell:
  • Dwell Time:
  • Use Tip Length:

Scripting

See also: FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

Example:

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