Radius Start and End



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is only available for the radial operation.  These control the dimensions of the pattern along with angle start and end.  This is illustrated in the diagram below:

Start Angle and End Angle - determine over what portion of a full circle the picture is generated, and whether the tool travels in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction:

Start Angle > End Angle - tool travels clockwise.

End Angle > Start Angle - tool travels anticlockwise.

These two alternatives are illustrated in the diagram below:

 

If you want to machine an area counterclockwise starting at 350 and ending at 10 you need to think about the values you enter. If you enter a Start Angle of 350 and an End Angle of 10 then PowerMILL will travel clockwise and machine the opposite of what you want. So you must enter a Start Angle of 350 and an End Angle of 370 to get the desired result.

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