In addition to optimized back-turning and 2D pocketing, PartMaker 2014 features Vortex high-speed roughing technology, which controls max engagement angle of cutter in material such that angle calculated for programmed stepover is never exceeded, even in internal corners. Lead-in and lead-out dialogs have been combined into one form where values can automatically be copied from lead-in moves to lead-out moves, or vice versa. NC Program Viewer function facilitates programming of complex machines.
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