Z Level - Grooving

Machining of grooves by defining a machining depth and Z steps.

Key Points

In Z level Grooving Strategy, you can select the side of machining to apply.
Define a machining depth for the tool to remove a certain amount of material.
The retract distance enables to retract laterally the tool before its rapid return (at each plunge). It avoids wearing away the cutting face of the tool.

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
Options	Back angle clearance