Strategy tab (Cutoff feature)

Below centerline — Enable this option to make the tool work on the negative X side of the spindle centerline.

Part catcher is available for Cutoff features. If enabled, the part catcher code is output after the Cutoff operation. The code for activating the parts catcher must be listed in your .cnc file.

Plunge rough edge break — If there is a chamfer or radius on a Cutoff feature and Plunge rough edge break is enabled, the Cutoff groove is plunged down to the depth of the chamfer/radius and the chamfer/radius is plunge-roughed.

Transfer — You must select Transfer to sub spindle on the Dimensions tab to access the options in this section:

Already Supported — Enable this option to indicate that the part is already supported.

Push/Press — Select this option to use Push/Press for the spindle position.

Open dwell — Optionally enter the time, in seconds, to dwell after opening the spindle.

Close dwell — Optionally enter the time, in seconds, to dwell after closing the spindle.

Spindle Action — Select what you want the main and sub-spindles to do during synchronization:

Main Angle — Enter the angle that you want the main spindle to rotate to before the part is collected.

Sub Angle — Enter the angle that you want the sub-spindle to rotate to before it moves to collect the part.

Spindle Speed — Enter the spindle speed.

Sub-spindle feed rate — Enter the subspindle feed rate.

Transfer tool post — If your machine has multiple tool posts, select the correct transfer tool post.

Tool post control — Click the button to open the Transfer Tool Post Control dialog.