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Between 2 Curves, 5 Axis
This method morphs between two curves. Morph means that the generated toolpath gradually interpolates between the two curves and evenly spread over the surface. The toolpath makes a gradual transition from one curve to the other and the tool stays normal to the surface. This creates a blended toolpath that can be used to efficiently finish complex shapes.
User must specify two or more contiguous curves or surface edges as drive curves and select surfaces as drive surfaces. The drive curves needs to be on the surface edge of surface used as drive surfaces. This method is also known as morph between two curves.
See also: What Tool Types are Supported by this Operation?
 Between 2 Curves, 5 Axis Example |
The 5 Axis Between 2 Curves operation is invoked by selecting the Program tab, clicking on the 5 Axis button in the Machining Browser and selecting the Between 2 Curves Operation.  Between 2 Curves, 5 Axis Menu Item - Premium Configuration Shown |
The dialog that is invoked when you choose this toolpath method is shown below:  Dialog Box: Between 2 Curves Operation, 5 Axis |