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This is used to create cutter paths with a V-cutter (tapered cutter) that is especially suitable for lettering and sign making. The unique feature of this type of toolpath is that the V-cutter creates a chiseled look at the corners by moving the cutter tangent to both converging sides of the corner.
A typical V-carve finishing toolpath is shown below. Here the inside of the letter T is being machined with a V cutter. Notice that the cutter path at the corners of the geometry actually is coincident with the geometry, while further away from the corner it moves down in Z. This feature of the toolpath is what causes the cutter to create a chiseled look at these corners as the simulation picture illustrates.  2½ Axis V-Carve Finishing Operation |
The stock simulation:  2½ Axis V-Carve Finishing Stock Simulation |