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how to define maximum range depth in shop documentation or in NC out File
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I assume you are looking for the lowest Z value.
In short, you can do this in the post.
In shop docs, it is possible for a 3 axis machine if you list and examine the tool path, but not for multi-axis, because you need to postprocess to get the actual Z values.
This has been discussed many times over the years - I would start be searching the archives of the NX CAM forum at
Mark Rief
NX CAM Customer Success
Siemens PLM Software
In short, you can do this in the post.
In shop docs, it is possible for a 3 axis machine if you list and examine the tool path, but not for multi-axis, because you need to postprocess to get the actual Z values.
This has been discussed many times over the years - I would start be searching the archives of the NX CAM forum at
Mark Rief
NX CAM Customer Success
Siemens PLM Software
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