Radial Machining - Rotary Mode
Radial Machining - Planar Mode
Rotary Milling is the ability to perform 2D and 2.5D machining cycles around or on the end of a cylinder.
When performing radial machining (around the cylinder), the tool is restricted to moving parallel to and around the rotary axis. The tool is always oriented radially to the centreline of the rotary axis.
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Radial Machining - Rotary Mode |
Radial Machining - Planar Mode |
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When performing axial machining
(on the end of the cylinder), the tool's Z axis is parallel to the rotary
axis.
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Note that EdgeCAM Rotary Milling only supports table-mounted axes. Whether one or both of these machining options is open to you is dependent on your machine tool. |