Pocket Cut Mode

Select the cutting mode to remove pocket material. The default method is spiral cutting.

Spiral

This option generates offset passes that parallel the pocket profile.

Zig Zag

This option generates linear offset passes at a specified angle. The cutting is bidirectional. Before the pocket operation begins, you must indicate the direction of the first linear move with a vector that you select. The tool motion is as follows.

1. linear move across the pocket

2. offset move along the pocket boundary

3. linear move parallel to the first move but in the opposite direction.

Zig

This option generates linear offset passes at a specified angle but in only one direction. The tool motion is as follows.

1. linear move across the pocket

2. vertical rapid move

3. horizontal move along a diagonal back to a position over the start point of the next linear move

4. plunge to the start point of the next linear move