Lead out direction

This parameter defines the mode to use to clear, at a rapid feed, the area to contour mill.

The different choices are :

XY - Z

The tool move at a rapid feed rate in the XY plane, until it reaches the exit point. Then it clears to the exit altitude.

Z - XY

The tool goes up to the Z exit plane, then moves along the XY plane in order to reach the start point of the next machining operation.

XYZ

The tool moves along the axes simultaneously.

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