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Area

This section enables you to define the machining area and direction.

Output type

This parameter sets the main machining area.

In the Top option, the tool path is defined by the spine start point.
In the Bottom option, the tool path is defined through the spine end point.
In the Both option, the tool path cuts are automatically linked from top to bottom.

Machine to

This parameter sets the depth of cutting for each type of output.

With the Mid point option, SolidCAM makes connection between the top and bottom segments of the tool path in the center of the port.
With the Maximum from top option, SolidCAM machines as far as possible from the top.
With the Maximum from bottom option, SolidCAM machines as far as possible from the bottom.
In the User defined option, the area to be machined can be entered in percents of the spine. The Top slider sets the machining area limits starting from the top surfaces. The Bottom slider sets the machining area limits starting from the bottom surfaces.

Roll over edge

The edge rolling option creates a smooth tool path as the tool approaches and enters the material. The flutes gradually cut the material step by step from the tool tip so that the tool does not come in complete contact with the material on full diameter.

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This section enables you to define the direction of machining.

Direction for one way machining

This parameter enables you to choose Conventional or Climb milling.

This option is not available in the Plunge Finishing technology.

Ramp angle

This parameter defines the pitch of the helix when the tool plunges to the next deeper layer.

This option is not available in Spiral Finishing and Plunge Finishing technologies.