Table of Contents

Multiaxis toolpaths.........................................................................................................4
Collision control......................................................................................................... 4
3 to 5 Axis Conversion Params page.....................................................................4
Advanced Options for Moving Tool Away page.......................................................4
Advanced Options for Retracting Tool Along Tool Axis page..................................5
Advanced Parameters for Gouge Checking page..................................................5
Automatic Tilting Params page...............................................................................6
Collision Control page............................................................................................7
Parameters for Tilt Tool Away with Max Angle page...............................................7
Smoothing Parameters page..................................................................................8
Tool Clearances page.............................................................................................8
Common pages......................................................................................................... 9
Advanced Feed Rate Control Parameters page.....................................................9
Clearance Area page............................................................................................10
Machine Definition page.......................................................................................11
Misc page............................................................................................................. 11
Options to create geometry page.........................................................................12
Point or direction input page.................................................................................12
Spindle Direction page.........................................................................................13
Toolpath to 5axis page.........................................................................................13
Utility page........................................................................................................... 13
Custom app.............................................................................................................14
Blade Root Machining page.................................................................................14
Cavity Collision Control Curve page.....................................................................15
Cavity Tiltcurve page............................................................................................15
Electrode Machining page....................................................................................16
Impeller Blade Swarf Finishing page....................................................................17
Impeller Floorsurface page...................................................................................17
Impeller Floorsurface Without Tiltcurve page.......................................................18
Projection page....................................................................................................19
Swarf Milling page................................................................................................19
Cut pattern...............................................................................................................20
2d Containment page...........................................................................................20
Advanced Options for Spiral Machining page.......................................................21
Advanced Options for Surface Quality page.........................................................21
 Advanced Options of Surface Paths Pattern page...............................................22
Angle Range page...............................................................................................23
Cut Pattern page..................................................................................................24
Depth step page...................................................................................................24
Extend Trim page.................................................................................................25
Limit Cuts Between 2 Points page........................................................................25
Machining Direction for Triangle Mesh page........................................................26
Margins page.......................................................................................................26
Parameters for Surface Edge Handling page.......................................................27
Rest Finishing page..............................................................................................28
Rest Roughing page.............................................................................................28
Round Corners page............................................................................................29
Silhouette Containment page...............................................................................30
Start Point Parameters page................................................................................30
Linking..................................................................................................................... 31
Default Lead in out page......................................................................................31
Distances page....................................................................................................32
Linking page.........................................................................................................32
Port Expert............................................................................................................... 33
Collision Control page (Port Expert).....................................................................33
Cut Pattern page (Port Expert).............................................................................34
Linking page (Port Expert)....................................................................................35
Tool Axis Control page (Port Expert)....................................................................36
Blade Expert............................................................................................................37
Cut Pattern page (Blade Expert)..........................................................................37
Part Definition page (Blade Expert)......................................................................38
Tool Axis Control (Blade Expert)...........................................................................39
Linking page (Blade Expert).................................................................................40
Edges page (Blade Expert)..................................................................................40
Roughing................................................................................................................. 41
Area Roughing page............................................................................................41
Depth Cuts page..................................................................................................42
Morph Pocket page..............................................................................................43
Multi passes page................................................................................................43
Plunge page.........................................................................................................44
Rotate Toolpath page...........................................................................................45
Roughing page.....................................................................................................46
Sorting Options for Roughing page......................................................................46
 Stock Definition Parameters page........................................................................47
Tool axis control.......................................................................................................48
4th Axis page........................................................................................................48
Additional Lead Angle page..................................................................................48
Advanced Options for Tilting Relative to Cutting Direction page...........................49
Limits page...........................................................................................................50
Line page............................................................................................................. 50
Tool Axis Control page..........................................................................................51
Tool Plane Direction for 3 Axis page.....................................................................52
Multiaxis toolpaths
Collision control
3 to 5 Axis Conversion Params page
Select the Tool Box toolpath family.

Select Convert to 5axes.

Select the 3 to 5 Axis Conversion params page.

3 to 5 Axis Conversion Params page

Use this page to establish the collision checking parameters when converting a toolpath to
5 axis motion. The collision strategy must be set to Tilt tool away with max angle. Click
the field definitions tab for further details.

Advanced Options for Moving Tool

Away page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Adv. Options For Moving Tool Away page.

Advanced Options for Moving Tool Away page

Use this page to establish the parameters for moving the tool away during collision
checking for your multiaxis toolpath. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Advanced Options for Retracting

Tool Along Tool Axis page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Adv. Options For Retracting Tool Along Tool Axis page.

Advanced Options for Retracting Tool Along Tool Axis page

Use this page to establish the options for moving the tool away along the tool axis during
collision checking for your multiaxis toolpath. Click the field definitions tab for further
details.

Advanced Parameters for Gouge

Checking page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Advanced Parameters for Gouge Checking page.

Advanced Parameters for Gouge Checking page

Use this page to establish the advanced gouge checking parameters for your multiaxis
toolpath. Advanced parameters allow you to fine tune your toolpath to improve gouge
checking. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Automatic Tilting Params page

Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Automatic Tilting Params page.

Automatic Tilting Parameters page

Use this page to establish the automatic tilting parameters for your multiaxis toolpath.
Automatic tilting is used when the collision strategy is to tilt with maximum angle and to
use lead/lag and side tilt angles. Click the field definitions tab for further details.
Collision Control page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Collision Control page.

Collision Control page

Use this page to establish the collision control parameters for your multiaxis toolpath.
Collision control establishes clearance values and instructs the toolpath how to move the
tool to avoid a collision. A single strategy is usually all that is needed, however you have
the ability to set four different strategies if necessary. Click the field definitions tab for
further details.

Parameters for Tilt Tool Away with

Max Angle page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Params. For Tilt Tool Away With Max. Angle page.

Parameters for Tilt Tool Away with Max Angle page

Use this page to establish the maximum tilt angle during collision checking for your
multiaxis toolpath. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Smoothing Parameters page

Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Smoothing Parameters page.

Smoothing Parameters page

Use this page to establish the smoothing parameters for your multiaxis toolpath.
Smoothing parameters reduce the angular movement of the rotary and side tilt motion.
Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Note: This page becomes active when the collision strategy is set to Tilt tool away with
max angle and the Smoothing checkbox has been selected.

Tool Clearances page

Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Tool Clearances page.

Tool Clearances page

Use this page to establish the tool clearance parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Tool
clearances apply a cylindrical offset to the tool shaft, arbor, and holder for collision
checking purposes. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Common pages
Advanced Feed Rate Control
Parameters page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Surface Radius Based Feed Rate Optimization page.

Surface Radius Based Feed Rate Optimization page

Use this page to adjust the toolpath's feed rate based on the curvature of the surface.
Advanced feed rate control parameters allow you to specify up to four feed rate
adjustments for curvatures ranging from a sharp corner to a flat surface. The surface
curvature is determined at the tool contact point for every position in the toolpath. A linear
interpolation is applied for values that fall within ranges. Click the field definitions tab for
further details.
Clearance Area page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, Tool Box, or Custom App. toolpath family.

Select any toolpath with the exception of Electrode.

Select the Clearance Area page.

Note: The location of the Clearance Area page varies based on toolpath selection.

Clearance Area page

Use this page to establish the clearance area parameters for your multiaxis toolpath.
Clearance area settings are used to provide a location for tool retraction at a rapid feed
rate. The location is defined by a shape such as a cylinder or sphere, or by a plane. Click
the field definitions tab for further details.

Machine Definition page

Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Machine Definition page.

Machine Definition page

Use this page to establish your machine's component orientation and capabilities. Machine
definition settings determine:
axis orientation

rotation direction

feed rate limits

machine type

number of axes

Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Misc page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, Tool Box, or Custom App. toolpath family.

Select any toolpath in those families.

Select the Misc page.

Misc page

Use this page to control miscellaneous settings for your multiaxis toolpath. These settings
include:
Save the toolpath as geometry

Tip comp

Create multiple pockets

Output surface change comments

Use tool conversion

Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Options to create geometry page

Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, Tool Box, or Custom App. toolpath family.
 Select any toolpath in the Surface/Solid or Convert to 5x families, or Swarf in the Custom
App. family.
Select Save toolpath as geometry on the Misc page.

Select the Options to Create Geometry page.

Options to Create Geometry page

Use this page to establish the geometry to be created for simulation. The geometry options
you choose help you to visualize the pieces of the tool and surface interaction needed
during simulation. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Point or direction input page

Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, Tool Box, or Custom App. toolpath family.

Note: The location of this page varies based on toolpath type selected, but it will be located as a
sub-branch.

Point / Direction / Position page

Use this page to enter the X, Y, and Z coordinates of a point or direction vector. The select
button returns you to the graphics window to select a point or a line. The coordinates are
entered into the fields to define the location or direction.
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Spindle Direction page

Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Spindle Direction page.

Spindle Direction page

Use this page to define the machine spindle direction. Enter the X, Y, and Z coordinates
that define the tool spindle vector.
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Toolpath to 5axis page

Select the Tool Box toolpath family.

Select Convert to 5axes.

Select the Toolpath to 5axis page.

Toolpath to 5axis page

Use this page to establish parameters for a toolpath being converted to 5 axis motion. Set
the cut tolerance and how to process the linking moves. Click the field definitions tab for
further details.

Utility page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Utility page.

Utility page
Use this page to control various utility settings. These settings are used to fine-tune your
toolpath's output above and beyond the controls on the main parameter pages. Click the
field definitions tab for further details

Custom app
Blade Root Machining page
Select the Tool Box toolpath family.

Select Blade Root Machining.

Select the Blade Root Machining page.

Blade Root Machining page

Use this page to establish the blade root machining parameters for your multiaxis toolpath.
Blade root machining settings determine the geometry your tool follows and how it travels
along that geometry. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Cavity Collision Control Curve page

Select the Tool Box toolpath family.

Select Cavity Collision Control Curve.

Select the Cavity Collision Control Curve page.

Cavity Collision Control Curve page

Use this page to establish the cavity parameters for your multiaxis toolpath using a
tiltcurve. Cavity collision control curve settings determine the geometry your tool follows
and how it travels along that geometry. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Cavity Tiltcurve page

Select the Tool Box toolpath family.

Select Cavity Tilt Curve.

Select the Cavity Tilt Curve page.

Cavity Tilt Curve page

Use this page to establish the cavity parameters for your multiaxis toolpath using a tilt
curve. Cavity tilt curve settings determine the geometry your tool follows and how it
travels along that geometry. No collision control is available. Click the field definitions tab
for further details.
Electrode Machining page
Select the Tool Box toolpath family.

Select Electrode Machining 4+1 Axis.

Select the Electrode Machining 4+1 Axis page.

Electrode Machining 4+1 Axis page

Use this page to establish the electrode machining parameters for your multiaxis toolpath.
Electrode machining settings determine the geometry your tool follows and how it travels
along that geometry. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Impeller Blade Swarf Finishing page

Select the Tool Box toolpath family.
 Select Impeller Blade Swarf Finishing.

Select the Impeller Blade Swarf Finishing page.

Impeller Blade Swarf Finishing page

Use this page to establish the impeller blade swarf finishing parameters for your multiaxis
toolpath. Swarf settings determine the geometry your tool follows and how it travels along
that geometry. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Impeller Floorsurface page

Select the Tool Box toolpath family.

Select Impeller Floor Surface.

Select the Impeller Floor Surface page.

Impeller Floor Surface page

Use this page to establish the impeller floorsurface parameters for your multiaxis toolpath.
Floorsurface settings determine the geometry your tool follows and how it travels along
that geometry. Click the field definitions tab for further details.
Impeller Floorsurface Without
Tiltcurve page
Select the Tool Box toolpath family.

Select Impeller Floor Surface Without Tilt Curve.

Select the Impeller Floor Surface Without Tilt Curve page.

Impeller Floor Surface Without Tilt Curve page

Use this page to establish the impeller floorsurface without tilt curve parameters for your
multiaxis toolpath. Floorsurface settings determine the geometry your tool follows and how
it travels along that geometry. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Projection page
Select the Tool Box toolpath family.
 Select Projection.

Select the Projection page.

Projection page

Use this page to establish the projection parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Projection
settings determine the geometry your tool follows and how it travels along that geometry.
Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Swarf Milling page

Select the Tool Box toolpath family.

Select Swarf Milling.

Select the Swarf Milling page.

Swarf Milling page

Use this page to establish the swarf milling parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Swarf
milling settings determine the geometry your tool follows and how it travels along that
geometry. Use Swarf to cut walls with the side of the tool. Click the field definitions tab for
further details.
Cut pattern
2d Containment page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the 2d Containment page.

2d Containment page

Use this page to establish the 2d containment boundary for your multiaxis toolpath.
Containment limits the areas of the part to be cut. Click the field definitions tab for further
details.
Advanced Options for Spiral
Machining page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh.

Select the Advanced Options for Spiral Machining page.

Advanced Options for Spiral Machining page

Use this page to establish the advanced spiral machining parameters for your multiaxis
toolpath. Spiral machining creates a spiral cut pattern around your part. Click the field
definitions tab for further details.

Advanced Options for Surface

Quality page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh.

Select the Advanced Options for Surface Quality page.

Advanced Options for Surface Quality page

Use this page to establish the advanced surface quality parameters for your multiaxis
toolpath. Advanced options provide the ability to fine-tune the surface quality of your
toolpath. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Advanced Options of Surface Paths

Pattern page
Select the Surface/Solid or Custom App toolpath family.

Select a Parallel to surfaces, or one of the Impeller toolpaths from the Custom App family.

Select the Advanced Options of Surface Paths Pattern page.

Advanced Options of Surface Paths Pattern page

Use this page to establish the advanced pattern options for your multiaxis toolpath.
Advanced options provide the ability to fine-tune the pattern of your toolpath. Click the
field definitions tab for further details.
Angle Range page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Angle Range page.

Angle Range page

Use this page to establish the angle range limits for your multiaxis toolpath. Angle range
determines the machinable areas defined by an axis and two angles. Click the field
definitions tab for further details.

Cut Pattern page

Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.
 Select a toolpath.

Select the Cut Pattern page.

Cut Pattern page

Use this page to establish the cut pattern parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Cut
pattern settings determine the geometry your tool follows and how it travels along that
geometry. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Depth step page

Select the Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select Triangular Mesh.

Select the Depth Step page.

Depth Step page

Use this page to establish the depth step calculations for your multiaxis triangular mesh
toolpath. Depth step determines the distance between the Z levels. Click the field
definitions tab for further details.

Extend Trim page

Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh.

Select the Extend / Trim page.

Extend / Trim page

Use this page to establish the edge handling conditions for your multiaxis toolpath. Extend
and trim options determine how the tool behaves when it comes to the end of a surface.
Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Limit Cuts Between 2 Points page

Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath (not all toolpaths support this page).

Select the Limit Cuts Between 2 Points page.

Limit Cuts Between 2 Points page

Use this page to establish the limiting points for your multiaxis toolpath. Use the points to
control the areas of the part being machined. Click the field definitions tab for further
details.

Machining Direction for Triangle

Mesh page
Select the Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select Triangular Mesh.

Select the Machining Direction page.

Machining Direction page

Use this page to establish the machining direction for your multiaxis triangular mesh
toolpath. Machining direction determines the initial tool orientation. Click the field
definitions tab for further details.

Margins page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath (not all toolpaths support this page).

Select the Margins page.

Margins page

Use this page to establish the margins for your multiaxis toolpath. Margins create
additional space so the toolpath is not starting directly on the surface edge. Click the field
definitions tab for further details.

Parameters for Surface Edge

Handling page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh.

Select the Parameters for Surface Edge Handling page.

Parameters for Surface Edge Handling page

Use this page to establish the surface edge handling parameters for your multiaxis
toolpath. Surface edge handling determines how toolpath segments are merged together
at gaps in the surfaces. Click the field definitions tab for further details.
Rest Finishing page
Select the Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select Triangular Mesh.

Select the Rest Finishing page.

Rest Finishing page

Use this page to establish the rest finishing parameters for your multiaxis triangular mesh
toolpath. Rest finishing determines how to machine previously uncut areas based on the
roughing tool diameter. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Rest Roughing page

Select the Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select Triangular Mesh.

Select the Rest Roughing page.

Rest Roughing page

Use this page to establish the rest roughing parameters for your multiaxis triangular mesh
toolpath. Rest roughing determines how to machine previously uncut areas based on a
previous roughing tool diameter. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Round Corners page

Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh.

Select the Round Corners page.

Round Corners page

Use this page to establish the corner rounding values for your multiaxis toolpath. Round
corners creates fillets in small, concave radii as well as sharp inner corners. The radius
created is the tool radius plus the stock to leave. The Additional radius value on the
page provides a place to increase the created radius even further.

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Silhouette Containment page
Select the Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select Triangular Mesh.

Select the Silhouette Containment page.

Silhouette Containment page

Use this page to establish the silhouette containment parameters for your multiaxis
triangular mesh toolpath. Silhouette containment determines where the tool containment
boundary is created. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Start Point Parameters page

Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Start Point Parameters page.

Start Point Parameters page

Use this page to establish the start point parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Start
point parameters determine the position of the initial contact point with the part on the
first calculated cut. Options for subsequent cuts are also provided. Click the field definitions
tab for further details.

Linking
Default Lead in out page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, Tool Box, or Custom App. toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh and Projection.

Select the Default Lead-in/out page.

Default Lead-in/out page

Use this page to establish the leads motion for your multiaxis toolpath. Leads determine
how the tool feeds into the material as it approaches the part. Click the field definitions tab
for further details.
Distances page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Distances page.

Distances page

Use this page to establish the distance parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Distance
settings determine how the tool should move when not cutting material. Click the field
definitions tab for further details.

Linking page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Linking page.

Linking page
Use this page to establish the linking parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Linking
determines how the tool moves when not cutting material. Click the field definitions tab for
further details.

Port Expert
Collision Control page (Port Expert)
Select the Custom App. toolpath family.

Select Port Expert.

Select the Collision Control page.

Collision Control page (Port Expert)

Use this page to establish the collision control parameters for your multiaxis Port Expert
toolpath. Collision control settings determine holder and tool clearances from machining
surfaces, as well as check surfaces, if selected. Click the field definitions tab for further
details.
Cut Pattern page (Port Expert)
Select the Custom App. toolpath family.

Select Port Expert.

Select the Cut Pattern page.

Cut Pattern page (Port Expert)

Use this page to establish the cut pattern parameters for your multiaxis Port Expert
toolpath. Cut pattern settings determine the geometry your tool follows and how it travels
along that geometry. Use Port Expert to cut a port or internal chamber by selecting
surfaces and a central spine. The spine is used as reference for the tool axis. Click the field
definitions tab for further details.
Linking page (Port Expert)
Select the Custom App. toolpath family.

Select Port Expert.

Select the Linking page.

Linking page (Port Expert)

Use this page to establish the linking parameters for your multiaxis Port Expert toolpath.
Linking settings determine how the tool moves when it is not cutting material. Click the
field definitions tab for further details.
Tool Axis Control page (Port Expert)
Select the Custom App. toolpath family.

Select Port Expert.

Select the Tool Axis Control page.

Tool Axis Control page (Port Expert)

Use this page to establish the tool axis control parameters for your multiaxis Port Expert
toolpath. Tool axis control settings determine the tool's orientation in relation to the
geometry being cut. Click the field definitions tab for further details.
Blade Expert
Cut Pattern page (Blade Expert)
Select the Custom App. toolpath family.

Select Blade Expert.

Select the Cut Pattern page.

Cut Pattern page (Blade Expert)

Use this page to establish the cut pattern parameters for your multiaxis Blade Expert
toolpath. Cut pattern settings determine the geometry your tool follows and how it travels
along that geometry. Use Blade Expert to cut simple, split, or multi-bladed impellers. Click
the field definitions tab for further details.
Part Definition page (Blade Expert)
Select the Custom App. toolpath family.

Select Blade Expert.

Select the Part Definition page.

Part Definition page (Blade Expert)

Use this page to establish the part definition parameters for your multiaxis Blade Expert
toolpath. Part definition allows selection of blade, hub, and shroud geometry. Parameters
for gouge check surfaces, stock definition, cutting of sections, and quality of cut are
available. Click the field definitions tab for further details.
Tool Axis Control (Blade Expert)
Select the Custom App. toolpath family.

Select Blade Expert.

Select the Tool Axis Control page.

Tool Axis Control page (Blade Expert)

Use this page to establish the tool axis control parameters for your multiaxis Blade Expert
toolpath. Tool axis control settings determine the tool's orientation in relation to the
geometry being cut. Click the field definitions tab for further details.
Linking page (Blade Expert)
Select the Custom App. toolpath family.

Select Blade Expert.

Select the Linking page.

Linking page (Blade Expert)

Use this page to establish the linking parameters for your multiaxis Blade Expert toolpath.
Linking settings determine how the tool moves when it is not cutting material. Click the
field definitions tab for further details.

Edges page (Blade Expert)

Select the Custom App. toolpath family.

Select Blade Expert.

Select the Edges page.

Edges page (Blade Expert)

Use this page to establish the edge parameters for your multiaxis Blade Expert toolpath.
Edge settings determine how the tool moves when it encounters a leading blade edge or
the trailing edge of a blade or splitter. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Roughing
Area Roughing page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh.

Select the Area Roughing page.

Area Roughing page

Use this page to establish the area roughing parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Area
roughing parameters determine how roughing and floor finishing cuts are made for an
impeller hub, with or without a splitter. Click the field definitions tab for further details.
Depth Cuts page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh.

Select the Depth Cuts page.

Depth Cuts page

Use this page to establish the depth cut parameters for your multaxis toolpath. Depth cuts
control the roughing strategy for material removal on both rough and finish passes. Click
the field definitions tab for further details.
Morph Pocket page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh.

Select the Morph Pocket page.

Morph Pocket page

Use this page to establish the morph pocket parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Morph
pocket settings determine the direction and number of cuts for your toolpath. Click the
field definitions tab for further details.

Multi passes page

Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh.

Select the Multi passes page.

Multi Passes page

Use this page to establish the multi pass parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Multi
passes determine the number and spacing of cuts made by offsetting the cut pattern as if
it were on the final part. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Plunge page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh.

Select the Plunge page.

Plunge page

Use this page to establish the plunge parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Plunge
parameters determine the distance between plunge roughing moves as well as the retract
behavior. Click the field definitions tab for further details.
Rotate Toolpath page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh.

Select the Rotate Toolpath page.

Rotate Toolpath page

Use this page to establish the transform parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Rotation
settings determine the angle between copies of the operation around an axis.
Transformation settings determine the distance between copies of the operation along an
axis. Click the field definitions tab for further details.
Roughing page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Roughing page.

Roughing page

Use this page to establish roughing options for your multiaxis toolpath. Roughing options
allow you to fine tune your toolpath to improve efficiency. Click the field definitions tab for
further details.

Sorting Options for Roughing page

Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Triangular Mesh.

Select the Sorting Options for Roughing page.

Sorting Options for Roughing page

Use this page to establish the sorting options for your multiaxis roughing cuts. Sorting
options let you change the cutting pattern from the default method. Click the field
definitions tab for further details.
Stock Definition Parameters page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Stock Definition Parameters page.

Stock Definition Parameters page

Use this page to establish the stock definition parameters for your multiaxis toolpath.
Stock definition settings are designed to trim tool motion to prevent excess air cutting.
These commonly occur with multi passes and depth cuts. Click the field definitions tab for
further details.
Tool axis control
4th Axis page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the 4th Axis page.

4th Axis page

Use this page to establish the fourth axis parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Fourth
axis parameters determine which axis to use for the fourth axis and what angle to lock the
fifth axis to. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Additional Lead Angle page

Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Additional Lead Angle page.

Additional Lead Angle page

Use this page to establish the additional lead angle settings for your multiaxis toolpath.
Additional lead angles are set for leading, trailing, and the splitter edge of an impeller. The
page becomes available when tool axis control is set to be tilted relative to impeller
machining layer. Click the field definitions tab for further details.

Advanced Options for Tilting

Relative to Cutting Direction
page
Select the Wireframe or Surface/Solid toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Advanced Options for Tilting Relative to Cutting Direction page.

Advanced Options for Tilting Relative to Cutting Direction page

Use this page to establish the advanced options for your multiaxis toolpath when tilting
relative to the cutting direction. Advanced options allow for fine-tuning of the tilting options
based on the side tilt selection. Click the field definitions tab for further details.
Limits page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, Tool Box, or Custom App. toolpath family.

Select a toolpath, with the exception of Impeller Blade Swarf Finishing.

Select the Limits page.

Limits page

Use this page to establish the axis limits for your multiaxis toolpath. Limits serve to keep
the tool axis within specified angles in a selected plane. Click the field definitions tab for
further details.

Line page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.
 Select a toolpath.

Select the Line page.

Line page

Use this page to enter the X, Y, and Z coordinates of the endpoints of a line. Enter the
values directly or use the select button to return to the graphics window to select the line.
The first column defines the endpoint of the line based on the chaining direction. The
second column defines the start point of the selected line.
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Tool Axis Control page

Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Tool Axis Control page.

Tool Axis Control page

Use this page to establish the tool axis control parameters for your multiaxis toolpath. Tool
axis control settings determine the tool's orientation in relation to the geometry being cut.
Click the field definitions tab for further details.
Tool Plane Direction for 3 Axis page
Select the Wireframe, Surface/Solid, or Tool Box toolpath family.

Select a toolpath.

Select the Tool Plane Direction for 3 Axis page.

Tool Plane Direction for 3 Axis page

Use this page to establish the tool plane direction when using 3 axis for your multiaxis
toolpath's tool axis control. This options locks the tool axis to a selected plane during
cutting of the part. Click the field definitions tab for further details.