Cut Operation

This is the machining you need to use when you want cut 2D Profile from material sheet.

Just select the geometries of the profile you want to cut.

Select the relative position of the tool :

Holding tabs are needed in order to keep your cutted part stable after the machining.

In this way the machine or tool are not damaged.

Check the property ADD HOLDING TABS.

To create this holding tabs, the tool need to raise in some points.

You have to define the thickness and length of this holding tabs.

To define the position you can proceed manually or use the automatic method.

With automatic method, you need to define how many holding tabs you want to add.

The positions are calculated automatically.

If you want to set the holding tabs in precise point, you need to select [Manual Mode].

Then click on [Pick Point], and click with mouse in desired points.

The selected position has to be directly on the profile.