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A curve used to mark the end of an open contour. Either this curve or its logical extension must intersect the contour.

A point that marks the end of an open contour.

A check surface is used to marks the end of milling limits. The intersection between the check and part surface defines the milling boundary.

The Z value at a safe height above the material where the cutter can move without touching the part. The default value is equal to the Clearance Plane value.

See Milling Cutter Parameters.

This parameter appears in:

Multi Pocket Entry

Pocket Order

For high speed cutting connections between passes, this is the radius of the arcs used to connect between passes. See also Connection Type.

Certain parameters allow you to set high speed cutting connections between passes, for:

Surface Spiral Cutting

Surface Parallel Cutting

Normal: The cutter will approach / retract normal to the contour.

Tangent: The cutter will approach / retract through a 90° arc that is tangent to the contour.

These parameters are set in the Approach & Retract section of the Procedure Parameter Table.

Distance beyond the contour that will remain after machining.

Additional offset (beyond the Part or Check Surface Offset) that will remain after rough machining.

(This parameter is set in the Offset & Tolerance section of the Procedure Parameter Table.)

Select from the list of coolants: Flood, Mist, Through, or Air. Select Off for no cooling.

Note: Corner Milling options vary depending on the procedure. Volume Milling, Spiral or Stock Spiral Cutting, 3D.

Note: Corner Milling options vary depending on the procedure. Volume Milling, Spiral or Stock Spiral Cutting, 3D.

The meaning of this parameter depends on the type of procedure using it.

Milling procedures

Drilling procedures