Zig Zag

Machining with a zigzag toolpath.

Key Points

The Zigzag cycle offers two types of toolpaths: S type (A in the image) and Z type (B).
A retract distance can be defined to be applied before each vertical plunge of the toolpath.
Additionally, the feedrate can be reduced as the tool approaches the groove walls by specifying a reduction distance and a reduction coefficient.

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath	Toolpath	Multiple grooves
Toolpath	Piloted points	Finish
Zigzag Grooving	Plunge type	Distance of feedrate reduction
	Retract distance	Coeff of feedrate reduction
	Retract distance at the end
Machining Strategy	Local stock allowance	Step Depth
	XY Stock allowance	Dwell unit
	Z Stock allowance	Final dwell

Movement Parameters

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

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	Coolant number
	Specific coolant
Tool Numbering	Tool number	Specific Number
	Radius compensation number	Length compens. nb 1
	Length compens. nb 2
Users Fields	Comment	Control Device
Users Fields	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
Curves Computing	Stock to keep
Options	Back angle clearance