Contour Milling 
> CurveMx 3X 
Access:
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For Technology, choose Contour Milling as the main selection, and CurveMx 3x as the subselection.
Create 3-axis tool motions that trace a 2D or 3D contour, with or without reference surfaces. This function is ideal for machining the top of ribs that are defined only by their top contours.
Notes:
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Milling starts at the beginning of the contour, or where the tool is tangent to a start plane. It continues to the end of the contour, or where the tool is tangent to an end plane.
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The cutting direction is determined by the order in which the curves of the contour are picked.
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An OFFSET or SIDE STEP amount larger than the curvature radius of the contour, or in Sharp Corners, may cause loops.
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We highly recommend that the distance between the contour and the surface is not greater than the tolerance.
Creating the CurveMx 3X procedure
See Creating a Procedure for a general explanation.
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For Technology, choose Contour Milling as the main selection, and CurveMx 3x as the subselection.
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Choose the appropriate cutter.
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Define the part surfaces, contours, start milling (contour or plane) and end milling (contour and plane).
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Define the following Motion Parameters:
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Define the Machine Parameters.
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When finished, you can choose from the following Work Mode Dialog buttons:
(These options are also available on the Procedure popup submenu.)
