User Guide

SolidCAM2005 Milling Manual
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5-axis Machining
7. Calculate and simulate the operation.
As you can see, the entry and exit movements are performed by arcs. The arc size
is double the tool radius.
The arcs are parallel to the tool path direction in the entry point.
8. Display the Lead in/Lead out dialog and activate the Plunge with Z-Axis option.
9. Calculate and simulate the operation.
As you can see the entry and exit arc are
rotated
90 degrees and are now normal
to the tool path direction in the Lead
in/Lead out point.