4 Axes element - element

4 axes toolpath calculated between a top profile and a bottom profile with the same number of elements. If this is not respected, you can use the command of synchro points, in design and EDM Geometry menu.

Key Points

For this cycle, the amount of elements on the top and bottom profile needs to be the same.

Workpieces that can be machined using this cycle can be such that the upper and lower profile are identical except that they are offset along the Z axis. One example can be seen on the picture.

▶️ 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