Settings - Insulation Milling
Tool library
Here you can define a list of tools that you use frequently. For every tool you specify the following parameters:
| Parameter | Meaning | Default value | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | A name of the tool | ||
| Diameter | Diameter of a milling tool | 0.3 | mm |
| Speed | Value of speed parameter passed to the machine controller for milling operation (PWM width of control pulse in case of Cirqoid machines) | 1390 | ms |
| Feed XY | Default feed on X and Y axes (speed with which tool moves during milling) | 300 | mm/min |
| Feed Z | Default feed on Z axis (speed with which tool moves descending to working height) | 200 | mm/min |
| Arcs | Feed for arcs specified as a percent from Feed XY | 100 | % |
| Z offset | Z offset, which is used as a starting point in Z offset establishing procedure | mm | |
| Additional passes | Number of additional passes around traces to increase the separation between trace and surrounding copper | 0 | times |
| Overlap | Overlap in percents between additional passes | 50 | % |
| Pads only | This option generates additional passes only around pads, leaving the traces themselves separated by a single pass only. This can save some time and make it for easier soldering. | Not selected |
Heights
| Parameter | Meaning | Default value | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearance | Default value of clearance – the height above the board, the program uses to move the tool between traces | 5 | mm |
| Safety height | Default value of safety height – the height above the board, where tool switches from rapid descend to feed on Z axis, when descending to working level | 2 | mm |
| Working height | The depth of tool engagement in laminate | -0.05 | mm |
All heights are specified in work coordinate system (i.e. taking into account Z offset).