User Guide

SolidCAM2005 Milling Manual
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5-axis Machining
• Cwise
This option enables you to perform the machining in
clockwise direction.
• Climb
The tool movement and the tool rotation have the
same direction.
Climb milling is preferred when milling heat treated
alloys. Otherwise chipping can result when milling
hot rolled materials due to the hardened layer on the
surface.
• Conventional
The tool movement is opposite to the tool rotation.
Conventional milling is preferred for milling of
castings or forgings with very rough surfaces.
Tool movement direction
Tool rotation
Tool movement direction
Tool rotation