4X Parallel Plane Finishing

As in 2X ½ milling, the toolpath is a sweeping following the shape of the part, with parallel passes in the XY plane.

Key Points

A tilt of the tool is done in the direction of sweeping; The purpose of 4th axis is to tilt the tool to avoid the machining at the center of tool
Useful for smooth boss shapes (not too vertical).

The scallop is not respected.

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Facing Strategy	Facing direction	Lace angle
Limitation of Machining	Limitation Area
Stepover Calculation	Stepover (Tool ratio)	Stepover value (Ae)
Stepover Calculation	XY Scallop
Allowances	XY Stock allowance	Normal Stock allowance
Allowances	Z Stock allowance
4 Axes Machining	Maximum tilting angle

Movement Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Safety (in Z)	Rapid plane alt.	Safety distance
Approach and return in Z	Retract altitude
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