Machining levels

Distances

This option enables you to define the safety distance to approach and retract from the part.

Retract distance

The tool performs a rapid descent movement to the level specified by the Retract distance parameter.

Safety distance

After the descent movement to the Retract distance level, the tool starts the approach movement to the material. The approach movement consists of two segments. The first segment is performed with rapid feed up to safety distance. From the safety distance level, the approach movement is performed with the cutting feed. Upon retraction, the tool ascends to the Exit safety distance.

Rapid retract

This option enables you to perform the retract movement with rapid feed. When this check box is not selected, the tool moves to the safety distance with the feed defined as the retract rate parameter.

Air move safety distance

This parameter enables you to define the minimal distance between the clearance area and the Drive surface.

Clearance area

The Clearance area is the area where the tool movements can be performed safely without contacting the material. The tool movements in the Clearance area are performed with the rapid feed.

The Clearance area is similar to the Clearance area of 5 Axis Milling operation.