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Reverse Boring, 4 Axis
This method is used to reverse-bore a stepped hole that cannot be accessed by regular bores. The 4 axis Reverse Bore operation is invoked by selecting the Program tab, clicking on the Holes button in the Machining Browser and selecting the 4 Axis Rev Bore operation.
The Reverse Boring toolpath method is invoked by selecting the Program tab, clicking on the Holes button in the Machining Browser and selecting the Rev. Bore operation.  4 Axis Hole Making, Reverse Bore Menu Item |
The toolpath generated depends on your defined parameters. The various parameters that you can set can be seen in the dialog box that is invoked when you choose the Reverse Bore operation. This dialog box is shown below.  Dialog Box: Cut Parameters tab, Reverse Boring, 4 Axis |
The reverse bore types supported are: Reverse Bore The tool is fed to defined depth at the controlled feed rate; the spindle is stopped and then a rapid retract is performed. It is then stopped to orient the spindle, moved away from the side of the hole and finally retracted.
User Defined Bore1 / User Defined Bore2 These are reverse bore cycles that you can define using the User Defined Cycles in the Post-Processor Generator. |
