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Lead in and Lead out

There are different approach and retract modes available within TopSolid'Cam to ensure proper surface quality and to satisfy High Speed Machining requirements. The following figures show a few of the above mentioned modes.

1. Tangential Approach (circular), direct retract move

2. By Slope Approach, direct retract move

3. By Contact Approach

4. Tangential Approach and Retract Moves (circular)

5. Direct Approach and Retract Moves

Some approach and retract move combinations are not compatible with one another. They will, therefore, not be described..

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