Selecting Spiral Mode*- The first two modes, Spiral and Spiral with circles, produce similar results, with the exception that Spiral with circles creates an extra circular pass at the inner and outer radii.

The Spiral toolpath can be used for semi finishing and finishing.

On the Manufacture workspace toolbar, click Milling > 3D > Spiral . The Spiral dialog opens. On the Tool tab, click Select to pick a tool.

Manufacture > Milling > 3D > Morphed Spiral The Morphed Spiral strategy is very similar to the Spiral strategy.

The Morphed Spiral toolpath can be used for semi finishing and finishing.

The Spiral Finishing strategy creates a spiral path which is projected down on a surface.

On the Manufacture workspace toolbar, click Milling > 3D > Morphed Spiral . The Morphed Spiral dialog opens.

In addition to the list above, the following operations cannot be modified with the Move Start Points modification because it requires the toolpath to have closed passes: Face Parallel Ramp Radial Morphed Spiral Spiral Note: You can use the Move Start Points modification on Spiral if you use the Concentric Circles option for Spiral Mode.

When enabled, a pocket is cleared using a slot along its middle before continuing with a spiral motion towards the pocket wall.

The toolpath is done as a spiral using 180 degree arcs. The same 2D Pocket operation on a non-circular pocket.

For smoother transitions, enable the Use Morphed Spiral Machining parameter. Horizontal toolpath on a 3D model.

Create a primitive coil in a spiral Repeat steps 1-6 from the first task.

The Ramp toolpath creates a spiraling , helical cut around the model.

Strategy group Toolpaths 3-Axis 5-Axis Wrap 4-Axis 2D 2D Adaptive Clearing 2D 2D Pocket 2D 2D Contour 2D Slot 2D Engrave 3D Flat 3D 3+2 Clearing 3D Pencil 3D Radial 3D Scallop 3D Flow (Old) 3D Contour 3D Steep and Shallow 3D Blend 3D Morphed Spiral 3D Spiral 3D Deburr 3D Corner 3D Parallel 3D Project 3D Flow 3D Geodesic 3D Ramp 3D Morph Multi-Axis Multi-Axis Contour Multi-Axis Multi-Axis Clearing Multi-Axis Advanced Swarf Note: Toolpaths not listed here work for only one machining type.

For a selection of Spiral or Circular, in the Passes group, enter a Stepover distance.