Helical machining parameters

This strategy enables you to generate a number of closed profile sections of the 3D Model geometry located at different Z-levels, similar to the Constant Z strategy. Then these sections are joined in a continuous descending ramp in order to generate the Helical machining tool path.

Step down

This parameter defines the distance along the Z-axis between two successive Z-levels, at which the geometry sections are generated. Since the Step down is measured along the Z-axis (similar to the Constant Z strategy), the Helical machining strategy is suitable for steep areas machining.

Max. ramp angle

This parameter defines the maximum angle (measured from horizontal) for ramping. The descent angle of the ramping helix will be no greater than this value.

Climb milling

If this option is selected, the Helical machining passes will be climb milled. When this option is not selected, the milling direction for all the passes is reversed, so that they will be conventionally milled.