Reference Tool

The Reference tool page in the Turbo 3D HSM Operation dialog box enables you to define the reference tool used for the Rest Machining tool path calculation.

This page is available only when Technology is selected as Constant Z Rest Finish or Constant Step Over Rest Finish.

Reference tool diameter

This parameter defines the diameter of the reference tool used for Rest Machining calculation.

Reference tool corner radius

This parameter defines the Corner radius of the reference tool. Select to display the tool table and choose the relevant tool.

Minimum rest height

This parameter defines the amount of material to be left prior to rest machining.

Expand rest area

This option enables you to expand the rest-finishing areas boundaries in order to process more material, and clean-up the remaining regions more efficiently.