Add a CAM operation by marking include in CAM, type, depth and tool

Send a design feature to the machine by marking it include in CAM, then set its cut type, depth and preferred tool.

1. To send a design feature to the machine, the designer selects the geometry, clicks 'include in CAM', and specifies whether it is a trimming or pocketing operation.

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2. The cut type and depth must be mentioned; the machine uses that depth.

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3. The preferred tool (e.g. a 10 mm tool for a given CNC machine) is then selected.

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4. When performing sweep or cut operations such as grooving, there is an option to include the operation in CAM so it is carried through to manufacturing output.