ACU-RITE MILLPWR 3 Axes - Manual (Page 138)

PROGRAM STEPS
MILLPWR ®
Operation Manual 5-42
Contour
The "Contour" step enables you to approach and/or depart from your part on a straight
line or with an arc.
Conditions: 1) The contour step must immediately follow the contour steps.
2) Contours can only be associated with lines and arcs.
By adding contours before and/or after a contin-
uous tool path, you'll avoid starts and
stops striking against the workpiece edge.
With an arc approach/departure, the tool will
take a rounded turn as it nears or exits the
workpiece. (The curved dotted line on the left
of the graphic represents an arcing approach to
the workpiece.)
With a straight approach/departure, the tool
path is extended away from the workpiece. (The
dotted line on the right of the graphic shows a straight contour
at the end of the cutting path.)
The step range can include one or more steps. If you're planning to add a contour to
an individual step, the first and last steps in the range will be the same.
Because the approach and departure fields are independent of each other, you may select
one or both for the step range you've chosen. Select "None" as the type for whichever
option you don't want.