Enable helical contouring. Enable helical contouring.
When this box is checked, unlike conventional contouring which is done at a constant altitude, the cycle includes a simultaneous plunge along the tool path in order to split wear on the tool.
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Side milling with application of a pitch at each Z plunge In this case, the Z slope is calculated using the value entered into the Maximum Axial Depth field. |
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Side milling with plunge angle at each Z level In this case, the Z slope is calculated using the value entered into the Plunge Angle field. |
In the case of a side milling it is possible to have additional information on the characteristics of the helix, just double click on # in the label.
If the helix is defined by its slope it is possible to know the step for each turn
If the helix is defined by its step it is possible to know the slope angle.
