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Multiple cuts (swarf finishing) (PartMaker, Advanced Surface Manufacturing)

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.

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