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This method is similar to 2½ Axis Facing. This method machines closed regions as if they were completely enclosing material to be removed. This means that the tool can approach the material from outside the outer regions, creating reverse pockets. The machining regions can be selected from a cylindrical surface.
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4 axis Facing, Pocketing and Profiling operations are limited to cylindrical features with constant radius. |
 4 Axis Continuous Facing |
This example uses multiple regions – the outer region is the curve, and features inside the curve are considered inner regions. Nested regions are treated as islands (areas to avoid).  4th Axis Facing Operation  4th Axis Facing Operation Toolpath |