Wtype

Toolpath with X steps and plunges in the middle of the groove.

Key Points

The tool machine the groove as follows:
- starts from center to a side
- goes in rapid to the center of the groove.
- then starts from center to the opposite side of the groove.

The plunge and retract angles ensure the protection of the tool. Instead of plunging and retracting vertically, you can define 2 angles.

the Plunge angle enables to lead in the material with a smooth toolpath,
the Retract angle avoids the tool wearing out the flank of the groove when retracting.

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath	Toolpath	Multiple grooves
Toolpath	Piloted points	Finish
Wtype Grooving	2 sides machining	Profile machining
	Plunge Angle	Retract Angle
	Retract distance
Machining Strategy	Local stock allowance	Pecking distance
	XY Stock allowance	Machining Depth
	Z Stock allowance	Dwell unit
		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
	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
Options	Back angle clearance