Direct - Grooving

Machining of the groove with steps in Z axis and direct plunge in X axis

Key Points

The Direct cycle also offers the possibility to define the 1^st retract in feedrate or in rapid.
You can define a direct grooving method.
With the option multiple groove, you can set the toolpath of the tool in the groove.
You can define the finish type to apply in the groove.

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Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath	Toolpath	Multiple grooves
Toolpath	Piloted points	Finish
Direct Grooving	2 sides machining	Profile machining
Direct Grooving	Retract distance	1st rapid retract
Machining Strategy	Local stock allowance	Z step
	XY Stock allowance	Dwell depth
	Z Stock allowance	Dwell unit
	Dwell	Final dwell

Movement Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Approach and Return Characteristics	Safety distance in Z	Safety distance in X
	Lead in linear overlength	Lead out linear overlength
	Finish overlength

Technology Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Cutting Conditions	Quality	Cutting Speed
	Spindle speed	Speed range
	Feedrate in Z	Feedrate
	Feedrate in X	Spindle direction
	Pass feedrate	Maxi spindle speed
	Coolant number	Specific coolant
Tool Numbering	Tool number	Specific Number
	Radius compensation number	Length compens. nb 1
	Length compens. nb 2
Users Fields	Comment	Control Device
Users Fields	Machining Set

Options Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Management of collisions	Gouge check on stock	Offset XY
	Safety Area	Offset Z
	Safety distance in Z for rapids	Safety distance in X for rapids
Curves Computing	Curve Tolerance	Curve explode into
Curves Computing	Stock to keep