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Flats (Plateau) Machining, 3 Axis
The Flats (Plateau) Machining operation machines the tops of flat areas that are within a specified angle from horizontal. This is typically used to re-machine areas that remain un machined after a Horizontal Roughing or Horizontal Finishing toolpath.
See also: What Tool Types are Supported by this Operation?
![]() Flats (Plateau) Machining, 3 Axis |
The Flats (Plateau) Machining toolpath method is invoked by selecting the Program tab, clicking on the 3 Axis Adv button in the Machining Browser and selecting the Flats (Plateau) Machining Operation. ![]() Flats (Plateau) Machining, 3 Axis Menu Item |
The dialog that is invoked when you choose this toolpath method is shown below: ![]() Dialog Box: Flats (Plateau) Machining, 3 Axis |