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5-axis MachiningSolidCAM2005 Milling Manual
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2.3 Stages of the Simultaneous 5-axis Operations parameters definition
The process of the Operation parameters definition for the tool path creation is divided into 3
stages:
1. Geometry, Finish Parameters and Gaps – the type of finish tool paths generated
along the selected faces is defined. Tool tilting and gouging are not taken into
account at this stage.
2. Tool axis control - controls the angle of the tool from the normal vector in every
point along the tool path.
3. Gouge check –the gouge strategies that SolidCAM has to take into account to
avoid tool and holder crashes are defined.
Tool path generation Tool axis control
Gouge check