Cycle: Z Level grooving
Definition
Ability to choose the type of toolpaths generated for the Z level grooving.
You can choose between 4 options:
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Yes |
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No |
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Combined |
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Odd then Even |
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Yes means that the first plunge is done at the center, then the flanks are machined one after another.
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First plunge |
One flank is completely machined |
Then, the other flank is done |
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No means that the first plunge is done on one flank and then the following passes are programmed in one direction.
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First plunge on one flank |
Then, the tool follows only one direction for machining |
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Combined means that we alternate the machining of the 2 sides. This option is very good to machine hard materials.
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First plunge at center |
2nd plunge on one flank, third plunge on the other flank |
Again, one flank then the other. |
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Odd then Even is a new ability to machine with alternative odd and even passes.