Auto Z Level

This cycle is a reworking Z level toolpath, the toolpath is a contouring for slopes or vertical walls. You need to declare the reference tool which previously machined the part.

Key Points

The Horizontal and Vertical cycles have a parameter that allows you to 'adjust' the angle from which an area is considered to be "horizontal" or vertical".
Ability to define a limitation profile to target one or more areas.

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath Strategy	Machining direction
Tool used in Roughing	Reference diameter	Reference radius
Limitation of Machining	Limitation Area
Calculation of Z Steps	Z Step (Ap)	Constant Scallop
Calculation of Z Steps	Scallop value
Allowances	XY Stock allowance	Z Stock allowance
Allowances	Normal stock allowance
List of altitudes	List of altitudes

Movement Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Safety (in Z)	Rapid plane alt.	Safety distance
Approach and return in Z	Retract altitude
Type of Leadin in Material	Leadin following a slope	Angle of the slope
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
Toolpath Computing	Decomposition of arcs of toolpath	Arcs decomposition tolerance