User Guide

5-axis MachiningSolidCAM2005 Milling Manual
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Constant step over at each pass – this option enables you to define the order of execution of the
roughing and finish passes.
When this option is turned off, all the rough and finish passes will be done at the current height level
before moving to the next height level. When the Constant step over at each pass option is not
selected; each pass will be finished for all height levels before moving to the next pass.
Simulate Exercise16. The CAM-Part is located in the Exercises\Multi_Passes folder.
Without the Constant Stepover option
With the Constant Stepover option
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With Constant Stepover Without Constant Stepover
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