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Hole Profiling can be used to cut circular regions where the interior of the profile needs to be cleared of all material.  The hole diameter and depth can be specified.  The Engage can be specified as a helix with the height and pitch angle. For machines capable of helix cycles, the output can be a helix cycle. For others, it can be a series of linear moves.

This can be set in the CAM Preferences > Machining Preferences. After the helix engage, the hole is cut until the outer diameter using a spiral motion, followed by a circular motion to clean up the hole. The spiral output and the arc output can be controlled similar to the helix output, as cycles or linear movements, using CAM Preferences > Machining Preferences.

See also: What Tool Types are Supported by this Operation?