Point to Point

This is a very specific toolpath since it follows any geometry with standard turning tool and specific forming tools. One pass is calculated, but be very careful: there is no gouge checking on this cycle! Also, there is no removal material on the stock!

Key Points

The toolpath is determined manually, just following the selected geometry with G01 and G02/03 motions.

The approach and return points are set in the geometry selection. These points control where the cutting tool starts and ends its movement relative to the workpiece.

Forming tools are typically used for this type of operation.
The approach and return points are set at a specific distance along the tool's axis.

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Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath	Cycle type	Imaginary nose Number
	Toolpath

Movement Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Approach and Return Characteristics	Safety distance

Technology Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Cutting Conditions	Quality	Cutting Speed
	Spindle speed	Speed range
	Feedrate in Z	Feedrate
	Feedrate in X	Spindle direction
	Maxi spindle speed	Specific coolant
	Coolant number
Tool Numbering	Tool number	Specific Number
Tool Numbering	Radius compensation number	Length compens. nb
User information	Comment	Control Device
User information	Machining Set

Options Parameters

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