Auto Equidistant

Used to machine the remaining material left on the part by a hemispherical reference tool (ball mill cutter) like an Equidistant finishing cycle. Automatic determination of unmachined areas in the interior corners of the part.

Key Points

The 'Auto' cycles need the reference diameter and radius to be entered (for the semi-finishing cycles).
Scallop managed correctly.
Minimum rapid motions.
Allows in some cases to take the radius from the outside to the inside.
Ability to define a limitation profile to target one or more areas.

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Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath Strategy	Machining Mode	Inversion of path
Tool used in Roughing	Reference diameter	Reference radius
Limitation of Machining	Limitation Area
Stepover Calculation	Stepover (Tool ratio)	Stepover value (Ae)
Stepover Calculation	XY Scallop
Allowances	XY Stock allowance	Z Stock allowance
Allowances	Normal stock allowance

Movement Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Safety (in Z)	Rapid plane alt.	Safety distance
Approach and return in Z	Retract altitude
Safety (in XY)	SD/ Tool shank	Management of toolholder
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