Compute Z Steps

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Z Steps (Ap)

Definition

The Z Step (Ap) is the increment in the Z-axis between each machining pass. It divides the total cutting depth into multiple passes. If the Z Step value exceeds the tool's maximum allowable depth per pass, a warning message is displayed.

Z Step (Ap) for Slotting	Z Step (Ap) for Chamfering
Z Step (Ap) for Taper Cutting	Z Step (Ap) for Mouse Facing
Z Step (Ap) for Profile Cutting Depth input is also required.	Z Step (Ap) for Text Marking Depth input is also required.
Z Step (Ap) for Roughing Rework / Facing Roughing / Pocket - Shape	Z Step (Ap) for Finish Contour - Shape
Z Step (Ap) for Finishing To compute the Z Step: Add the Z Step (Ap) value needed If required, choose Yes for the Constant Scallop Add the Scallop value	Z Step (Ap) for Finish Reworking To compute the Z Step: Add the Z Step (Ap) value needed If required, choose Yes for the Constant Scallop Add the Scallop value