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Facing, 2½ Axis
Facing is a method of generating planar toolpaths using regions as the part geometry limits. In Facing, the 3D part geometry model is not considered in the toolpath generation. The the outermost region is used to construct a virtual 3D stock geometry model that has the same shape as the region with vertical walls spanning from the region down to the bottom Z level. The toolpath begins at the top Z value and stops at the bottom Cut Level you define. If no regions are selected, the outer boundary of the current stock definition is used.
See also: What Tool Types are Supported by this Operation?
 2½ Axis Facing |
The Facing toolpath is invoked by selecting the Program tab, clicking on the 2½ Axis button in the Machining Browser.  2½ Axis Facing Menu Item - Premium Configuration Shown |
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 2½ Axis Facing operation. This dialog box is shown below.  Dialog Box: 2½ Axis Facing |