Step Over Options

A new vertical arc ramp style is available with the Equidistant Finishing strategy. Instead of a direct linear Z axis plunge move, this new option places an tangential arc plunge move to the start and/or end of the toolpath, with its orientation plane rotated so that the arc lies in a vertical plane. The angle of the arc is varied as needed to allow the tool to descend into the ramp-in arc and retract out of the ramp-out arc tangentially. If the defined ramp cannot be placed without gouging neighboring surfaces, the arc is limited and the remaining portion lifted to follow the surface. The vertical ramps are defined in the Ramp/Lead Options dialog box accessed from the Machining Wizard via the Plunge Options button.  This new ramp style eliminates center cutting plunge moves directly into the finish surface, which can leave undesirable tooling marks.