Operation

This setting is only visible in case Constant-Z is selected as the current work steps machining cycle. It defines the toolpath pattern that is used to machine the Z level profiles (slices) that have been computed by the cycle. While "Contouring" is used to machine only the outside of the computed profiles while "Pocketing" and "Zig-Zag" are used to remove the complete interior.

 

Operation = Contouring

Operation = Pocketing

 

Operation = Zig-Zag