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See also: Choosing Parameters for Slotting
Use the Slot (Cycles menu) command to slot non-profile geometry. This has two modes of operation specified by the Strategy parameter: 2D and 3D.
You can also use the Profile cycle with a zero offset to slot profiles.
In operation, the tool rapid moves to a position vertically above the start of the slot. It then rapids down until it reaches the Retract height from the slot. The tool then feeds down to Depth and starts to move along the slot.
After selecting the Slot cycle, you are prompted to select a Strategy for the cycle.
Once you have selected the Strategy, the parameters for the cycle are displayed.