Helical operation


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The operation generates continuous helical passes with the given vertical stepover between the top and the bottom level.

Parameters

Step

The vertical distance between any two adjacent complete helix turns.

Strategy

Use the Start From parameter to choose between the top-down and bottom-up machining. Use the milling type parameter to choose between climb and conventional milling.

Job zone


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The whole part is being machined. The Top and the Bottom levels of machining can be specified.


See also:

Types of machining operations

Operations for the 3-axes milling