Distance for 3D operations
Application Area:
Distances required to switch feeds.
Feed Distance.
The distance measured along the tool axis from the activation of approach feed to the point where it switches to the work feed or engage feed.
SL - Safe Surface
FD - Feed Distance
The approach feed starts during movement toward the workpiece from the Safe Surface or from the Rapid Distance. Within this distance, the approach feed is active. The switch to the work feed occurs at the level of the working passes or when the engage motion with engage feed begins. This value can be set:
in length units from the engage start point;
in length units relative to the workpiece level;
as a percentage of the tool diameter;
as a percentage of the distance between passes.