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This method is used to cut large holes as a milling operation, rather than drilling. Engage can be specified as a helix with height and angle or pitch. Output can be a helix cycle (for machines with this capability) or a series of linear moves. After the helix engage, the hole is cut to the outer diameter using a spiral motion, followed by a circular motion to clean up the hole.