Parallel Plane

Finishing by parallel plane works in parallel passes following the surface, with a constant pitch in the plane. On parts containing vertical walls, the constant pitch in the plane will leave ridges on these walls.

Key Points

Projection of a 2D hatch on the part.
GO2cam calculates for each point the level in Z where the tool must be.
Fast cycle calculation
This cycle is suitable for machining soft material or for machining parts with a low slope or machining parts with a relatively constant slope.

We recently (V6.09) modified the random distribution of points (G1 in NC file).

This improves the visual surface quality and still respects the tolerance.

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Facing Strategy	Facing direction	Automatical angle
Facing Strategy	Angle
Limitation of Machining	Limitation Area	Extend the machining to the limitation
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 altitude	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