3X Isoparametric

Isoparametric is a finishing operation respecting the natural orientation of the face: the U and V isoparametric curves. This cycle is done following 2 X ½.

Key Points

Easy selection by only a single click on a solid face.
Ability to define isoparametric strategies such as Chaining Coefficient, Zig Zag path, HSM machining, etc.
Ability to define allowances in XYZ, Normal to stock, on the stop face.

The main constraint is that this toolpath is efficient on local area but very sensible on multiple faces.

▶️ You can watch a video showing the application of this cycle on the finishing of a radius:

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Isoparametric Strategy	Chaining coefficient	Zig Zag path
	HSM machining	HSM radius
	interference detection
Stepover Calculation	Stepover (Tool ratio)	Stepover value (Ae)
Allowances	XY Stock allowance	Normal stock allowance
Allowances	Z Stock allowance	Allowance on the stop face

Movement Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Safety (in Z)	Rapid plane altitude	Safety distance
XY Approach and Retract	Lead in length	Lead out length
XY Approach and Retract	Lead in strategy Normal/Tangent/Z Axis	Lead out strategy Normal/Tangent/Z Axis

Technology Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Cutting Conditions	Quality	Cutting Speed
	Feedrate/tooth	Spindle direction
	Level	Spindle speed
	Feedrate	Plunge feed
	Sp. speed range	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