Parallel passes optimization
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The steep and shallow toolpath offers enhanced options for its constituent contour, scallop, and parallel toolpaths.
When generating only shallow passes over the model (by using a Threshold Angle of 90 degrees) with the choice of the parallel toolpath, there can appear large gaps between the parallel passes on steep areas.
A more efficient way to machine the steep areas is to generate passes that run in a perpendicular, instead of a parallel, direction. Optimize Parallel Passes adds perpendicular passes to any areas that are steeper than 45 degrees and removes any overlapping parallel passes. This results in a better surface finish on steep areas and avoids over machining the part.
