Graphic Example: Draft Angle & Pocketing Cycle

The graphic below shows the 3D Preview pictures of a part machined with two Work Step. First Work Step used the pocketing cycle and a flat tool for roughing, second one used a tapered tool (taper angle = draft angle) and the Contouring cycle to finish the sidewalls.

 

 

Work Step #1 : Pocketing (Flat Tool)

Work Step #2 : Contouring (Tapered Tool)

Taper Angle = Draft Angle

 

 

 

Important

Please note that tapered tools are only simulated when using the 3D Preview command.