Use the Multiple cuts page to allow multiple passes down the tool axis.
Mode —Select a mode to determine how the multiple passes are created.
- Off — Select to create a single toolpath.
- Offset down — Select to offset the top cutting path, moving down.
- Offset up — Select to offset the bottom cutting path, moving up.
- Merge — Select to offset the top and bottom cutting path, merging from one to the other.
Order by — Select whether machining takes place by Region or by Level.
- Region — When selected, one region (such as a pocket or boss) is completely machined before going on to the next. So, pockets are machined in preference to levels.
- Level —When selected, one level is completely machined before going down to the next. So, levels are machined in preference to pockets.
Maximum stepdown — Enter the maximum distance between successive passes. This option is not available if the Mode on the Multiple cuts page is set to Off.