Vertical Parallel Plane

Sweeping toolpath dedicated to vertical areas. You have to define the minimum angle of reworking, under this value there is no toolpath. By default the value is 45°.

Key Points

Ability to define a limitation profile to target one or more areas.

Vertical Parallel Plane.png

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Facing Strategy	Sweep type	Lace angle
Facing Strategy	Mini angle of reworking
Limitation of Machining	Limitation Area
Stepover Calculation	Stepover (Tool ratio)	Stepover value (Ae)
Stepover Calculation	XY Scallop
Allowances	XY Stock allowance	Z Stock allowance
Allowances	Normal stock allowance

Movement Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Safety (in Z)	Rapid plane alt.	Safety distance
Approach and return in Z	Retract altitude
Safety (in XY)	SD/ Tool shank	Management of toolholder
Leadin and leadout in XY	Lead in length	Lead out length
	Lead in arc radius	Lead out arc radius
	Leadin radius angle	Leadout radius angle

Technology Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Cutting Conditions	Quality	Cutting Speed
	Feedrate/tooth	Spindle direction
	Spindle speed	Feedrate
	Sp. speed range	Plunge feed
	Specific coolant	Coolant number
Tool Numbering	Tool number	Specific Number
Tool Numbering	Length compensation number	Diameter compens. Nb
Users Fields	Comment	Control Device
Users Fields	Milling Set

Options Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Behaviour on the clamps and components	Gouge Check	Offset XY
Behaviour on the clamps and components	Safety area	Offset Z
Curves Computing	Curve tolerance	Curve segmentation