5X Equidistant

This cycle generates very smooth 5 axes toolpath, by respecting the Overlap value whatever is the shape of the part. Typically used for Boss type parts.

Key Points

Need to define a Drive profile to force the shape of the toolpath, combined with a limitation profile.
Various combinations available for the drive and limitation profiles.
Can manage undercut areas.

▶️ You can watch a video on this cycle where Drive and Limitation is being used:

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath Strategy	Machining Mode	Inversion of path
Drive Profile and Limitation of Machining	Offset on drive profile	Calculate drive profile
	Offset on limitation profile	Contouring on limitation profile
	Machining of the defined area	Width machined
Stepover Calculation	Stepover (Tool ratio)	Stepover value (Ae)
Stepover Calculation	XY Scallop
Allowances	XY Stock allowance	Z Stock allowance
Allowances	Normal stock allowance
5 Axes Machining	Maxi longitudinal tilting angle	Maxi transversal tilting angle
5 Axes Machining	Maxi Distance Undercut

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