4 Axes contour - contour

4 axes toolpath calculated between 2 profiles of any shape. The toolpath is adapted on top and bottom profiles according to the length of each profile.

Key Points

To program a 4 axis cut, we first need to define the 4 axis profile in the design environment.

After this, we can apply the 4 axis contour / contour cycle.

▶️ This video shows and explains the colors used for the 4 axes toolpaths:

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath	Mode	Stop length
	Offset type	Stop number
	Part position
Corners	Interior corner	Exterior corner

Movement Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Approach / Return	Macro
	Lead in angle	Lead out angle
	Lead in distance	Lead out distance
Lead in and Lead out	Lead in overlength	Lead out overlength
Lead in and Lead out	Lead in arc radius	Lead out arc radius

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	Segmentation
	Upper guide height	Material height
	Lower guide height
Curves Computing	Curve Tolerance	Explode curve in