Stage 1 Tool Axis

Define the Stage 1 Retract/Approach location. Two stages of Retract and Approach can be defined.
If Clearance is selected, the Stage 2 approach or retract is not displayed.

None

Retract: The Stage 1 retract location is the end of the first procedure.
Approach:
The Stage 1 approach location is the start of the second procedure.
Do not define a Stage 1 Retract/Approach location.
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Go Delta

Retract: The Stage 1 retract location is at a delta distance from the end of the first procedure.
Approach:
The Stage 1 approach location is at a delta distance from the start of the second procedure.

Define a delta distance either from the end of the first procedure or to the start of the second procedure.
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The parameter Max. Delta is displayed when Go Delta is selected.

Max. Delta

Enter the maximum approach/retract delta distance.

Clearance

Retract: From the end of the first procedure, move along the retract direction until the tool tip reaches the defined clearance surface.
Approach:
From the clearance surface, move along the approach direction to the start of the second procedure.
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