Radial milling strategy

The Radial toolpath can be used for semi finishing and finishing. It creates passes along the radii of an arc, similar to the spokes of a wheel, which are then projected down on the surfaces.

The passes radiate out from the Center Point, until it reaches the containment boundary or maximum radius specified by the Outer Radius limit. The Angular step parameter controls the cut distance between radial passes. Use the Inside/Outside Direction parameters to control the direction of the cuts.

Radial toolpath on a 3D model.

Controls exist for containing the toolpath to a specific area. You can use Machining Boundaries to contain the machining area in X & Y, Inner Radius to create a circular no-cut zone in the center, Outer Radius to create a circular boundary to the outside and the Heights parameters to contain the machining areas in Z. As a default, it will assume you want to machine the entire model. The Contact Point Boundary parameter is useful for extending the toolpath to the edges of the boundary or surface.