Each of the plunge milling tool paths:
- Starts at a given distance from the rough stock and stop
at a given distance from the part taking into account the
offsets,
- Takes into account the non cutting diameter of the tool.
The Plunge Milling tool path positions are placed on a grid:
- Rectangular, defined by two step values, a direction, and a
center point. The order of the plunges is fixed.
- From selected points or from contours, defining the position
and the order of machining.
- Defined by an offset from a contour you have selected.
The tool plunges starting from a position defined by the tool
contact with the rough stock plus the axial safety
distance.
The plunge stops when:
- The bottom plan (plus offset) is reached,
- The tool center touches the material (when the non cutting
diameter is not null),
- The tool reaches the part (plus offset).