Feed Optimization Reference reference

Reduce the feedrate in sharp corners.

Fusion provides various methods for handling sharp corners within the toolpath. One of these features is called Feed Optimization and allows you to reduce the feedrate in sharp corners.

To activate feed optimization, enable the Feed Optimization checkbox on the Passes tab.

feed optimization dialog

Maximum Directional Change

Specifies the maximum angular change allowed before the feedrate is reduced.

Reduced Feed Radius

Specifies the minimum radius allowed before the feed is reduced.

Reduced Feed Distance

Specifies the distance to reduce the feed before a corner.

Reduced Feedrate

Specifies the reduced feedrate to be used at corners.

Only Inner Corners

Enable to only reduce the feedrate on inner corners.

feed optimiation example

A Contour toolpath with Feed Optimization enabled for inner corners. The reduced feed is highlighted with a dark yellow color.