Passes parameters for Pencil

 The Passes tab displays the major parameters that affect the generation of tool path passes.

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Multi pencil

This option creates multiple offset cuts from the initial cut. Selecting the check box to enables the following:

Number of passes- defines the number of offset passes.

Maximum step- defines the maximum distance between two adjacent multipencil cuts.

Scallop- enables you to specify a value to control the distance between the tool path lines by the cusp height you want to achieve on the finished model.  

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Cutting method

This option enables you to define how the cuts are connected.

• One way- When this option is chosen, all cuts are machined in the same direction. The tool performs the machining of a cut in the specified direction, then moves to the start of the next cut and machines it in the same direction.
• Zigzag- When this option is chosen, the machining direction changes from cut to cut. The tool performs the machining of a cut in the specified direction, then moves to the next cut and machines it in the opposite direction.

Direction of machining

This option enables you to define the direction of the machining.

The options of Climb and Conventional set the tool path direction in such a manner that the climb or conventional milling is performed. This option is not available if Zigzag is selected as the Cutting method.

Limits

The limits are the highest and lowest Z-positions for the tool – the range in which it can move

Cut tolerance

The Cut tolerance parameter defines the tool path accuracy