5X Pocket Morphing

This cycle generates very smooth 5 axes toolpath, by respecting as much as possible the shape of the part. The toolpath is based on the Voronoi mathematical algorithm.

This toolpath is especially efficient on cavity shapes and can manage undercut areas.

Key Points

The whole shape can be machined, there is no function of limitation Area.
The drive profile gives both the shape and limitation of toolpath.
The combinations are multiple for the definition of the machining area.

If you do not define a Drive Profile, the calculation is based on the bounding box of the whole shape!

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath Strategy	Machining direction	Machining Method
Toolpath Strategy	Path direction
Definition of Machining Area	Machining Area/Reference	Offset type
	Machining of the defined area	Width machined
	Offset on drive profile
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