Customize Cuts with the Polyline Cut Function in Magics

General tip:

• The function offers various customization options, including different cutting methods and connection optimizations
  

Aligning the part:

• Align the part correctly before starting
• Note: the software always executes the cut perpendicular to the current view of the part
  

Choosing the Polygon cutting method:

• Open the Polyline Cut icon in the Home ribbon at the top of the screen and choose between the Polygon or Circular cutting methods, depending on your needs
• Select the Polygon method (inverse L-shaped icon) to define your cutting plane
  

Defining the cutting plane:

• Create a polygon by navigating to the gray cube icon on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and selecting Triangle. You can place points precisely on the part using the left mouse button.
• Hold the Control key while placing points to snap them to the triangle mesh of the part
• Hold the Shift key to ensure the next point aligns horizontally, vertically, or at a 45° angle to the previous one, ensuring dimensional accuracy for later assembly
  
  

Adding teeth and gaps:

• Toggle CLEARANCE on if you require space for a gap regarding a glue or weld seam 
• Create a more stable connection by clicking the Indicate Teeth Segment icon and then selecting the segment of your polygon to add teeth
• Define the Type and Size of the teeth to increase the contact surface for assembly
• [Optional] Tick the Round teeth box if you prefer a smoother transition on the teeth
• Click OK to apply the cut and integrate the teeth into the cutting edge
  

Defining the cut depth:

• If you don't want to completely cut through your part, then define the cutting plane with a Polygon as usual
• Tick the box Set cutting depth, and adjust in mm to limit how deeply the cut should penetrate the part
• Ensure the CLEARANCE toggle is off and confirm the settings by clicking OK to apply the customized cut