Horizontal Planes Approach

Machining the horizontal layer using rough technology enables you to control the Approach motion. The Approach motions are performed through the air and not through the stock.

If a pocket was defined, the tool plunges in the spiral approach.

Horizontal Planes Approach - Step 1

1. Before loading the file, ensure that the Rough - Horizontal Planes Finish checkbox is marked in the General NC Preferences.
    

2. Load the Horizontal Planes Approach.elt file.
   Notice that the approaches are performed through the stock.
   

3. Copy the toolpath.

4. Edit the procedure. Change the technology to Volume Milling Rough Spiral.

5. Change the Vertical Step Type to Horizontal Planes Finish.
   

6. Set the following parameters and execute the procedure.