Direct - Grooving

Machining of the groove with steps in Z axis and direct plunge in X axis

Key Points

The Direct cycle also offers the possibility to define the 1^st retract in feedrate or in rapid.
You can define a direct grooving method.
With the option multiple groove, you can set the toolpath of the tool in the groove.
You can define the finish type to apply in the groove.

Dialog Area	Parameters
Approach and Return Characteristics	Safety distance in Z	Safety distance in X
	Lead in linear overlength	Lead out linear overlength
	Finish overlength

Dialog Area	Parameters
Management of collisions	Gouge check on stock	Offset XY
	Safety Area	Offset Z
	Safety distance in Z for rapids	Safety distance in X for rapids
Curves Computing	Curve Tolerance	Curve explode into
Curves Computing	Stock to keep