Chamfering

Chamfers can be machined regardless of the geometry. The edges of the chamfer may be selected directly, or a chamfer can be programmed on a sharp angle.

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Key Points

The Slope Following option enables the programming of two different toolpaths. When the option is set to Yes, a tool with a cutting edge smaller than the chamfer size can be used.
Gouge check with vertical side faces: Toolpaths are reduced to avoid the leadin/leadout moves to touch walls of pockets.
Choice among several options for the piloting of tools
Ability to use a Face Mill cutter from the chamfering tools list; useful for Face mill with 45° inserts that can break angles

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath and Compensation	Toolpath	Offset Type
	Corner Type	R max coef
	Depth Recalculation	Delta
	Gouge checking with part
Chamfering Strategy	Profile/chamfer	Toolpath following slope
Chamfering Strategy	Width
Compute Z steps	Z Step (Ap)	XY Step (Ae)
Allowances	XY Stock allowance	Z Stock allowance
Overcutting	Manage open areas
Double Chamfering Tool	Pilot point	Back Machining

Movement Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Safety (in Z)	Rapid plane alt.	Safety distance
Approach and return in Z	Approach altitude	Retract altitude
Approach and return in Z	Return altitude
Motions between Z approach and XY leadin	Lead in/lead out mode	Macro
Leadin and Leadout in XY	Lead in angle	Lead out angle
	Lead in length	Lead out length
	Angle/distance calculation+tool radius	Radius calculation+tool radius
	Lead in arc radius	Lead out arc radius
	Leadin radius angle	Leadout radius angle
	Start overlength	Final overlength
	Z plunge distance on bottom radius

Technology Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Cutting Conditions	Quality	Cutting Speed
	Feedrate/tooth	Spindle direction
	Level	Spindle speed
	Feedrate	Plunge feed
	Sp. speed range	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 options	Break the outside corners	Mini profile length
Toolpath options	Maxi Angle

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