Cut Direction, 3 Axis Operations

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Cut Direction, 3 Axis Operations

This can be controlled by specifying either Climb (Down Cut), Conventional (Up Cut) or Mixed.

Climb (Down Cut)

Climb
Conventional (Up Cut)

Conventional
Mixed

Mixed

Understanding Cut Levels in 2½ Axis MachiningOne of the basic concepts to understand in any milling operation is Cut Direction.  It can be characterized by how the flutes of the cutting tool engage the stock material and form the chip that is removed during cutting. In many of MecSoft CAM’s 2½ & 3 Axis toolpath strategies you will see that Cut Direction is defined by selecting one of three options, Climb, Conventional or Mixed.  Let’s take a look at the characteristics of each option.

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