User Guide

5-axis MachiningSolidCAM2005 Milling Manual
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8.2.2 Direct
If you choose Direct, the tool uses the shortest way to the other side of the
gap without any retracting movements. The tool path in the gap is a straight
line and the tool moves in machining speed.
Here you can see the Direct toolpath between the two drive surfaces.
8.2.3 Broken
If you choose Broken and a gap is detected, the tool retracts a little bit. The retracting direction is the
tool axis. With rapid speed the tool leaves the drive surface and moves over to
the next tool path point with machining speed.
As you can see the short retraction is way above the gap.