Conic Pocketting

This toolpath destroys the material and define a conic shape: the first roughing passes are vertical and only the sides are done with a taper angle.

Key Points

This option enables several strategies:

Straight Pocket+ Taper Pocket (on the full shape).
Straight Pocket + Taper Pocket
Only Taper Pocket

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▶️ You can watch a video on Conic Pocket:

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Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath	Stepover	Stock allowance
	Wire Offset	Roughed Area
		Conic only

Movement Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Approach / Return	Distance of auto threading	Enable the outside threading

Technology Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Cutting Conditions	Feed rate	Number of angle register
	Coolant number	Offset number
	Setting number	Offset
		Quality
User Fields	Machine quality	Comment
User Fields	Control Device	Machining Set

Options Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Options	Height of plane	Material height
Options	Upper guide height	Lower guide height
Curves Computing	Curve Tolerance	Explode curve in
Curves Computing	Toolpath in 4 axis