Ortho to Cutting Direction at Each Position

Introduction

The side-tilt direction is determined by an orthogonal line from the surface contact point to the lower edge curve. That means that the tool axis is always orthogonal to the toolpath.

 

 

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This option can be used for alltoolpath patterns.Use this option when the lead angle direction should be defined by the toolpath direction. If you set aLead Angle to Cutting Directionthen this angle is added to the orthogonal orientation.

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Advanced Options

• Gradual Lead angle change

• Gradual Side tilt angle change

• Allow flipping side direction

Example

• The surface is curved at the upper (1) and lower edge (2). The toolpath is parallel to the lower edge curve (2). The tool is always orthogonal to the toolpath (3).