Groove method

The 5 following groove method  are available :

Complete cycle

The groove is roughed, using several plunges if required. The flanks are finished at the end of the cycle. As an option, the bottom of the groove can be cylindered. The tool radius compensations are NOT used.

Finishing without compensation

The groove is considered as already having been roughed. Only the flanks are machined. As an option, the bottom of the groove can be cylindered. The tool radius compensations are NOT used.

Finishing with compensation

The groove is considered as already having been roughed. Only the flanks are machined. As an option, the bottom of the groove can be cylindered. The tool radius compensations ARE used.

Only roughing

The groove is roughed, using several plunges if required with an offset. The bottom of the groove is NOT cylindered. The tool radius compensations are NOT used.

Roughing and finishing

The groove is roughed, using several plunges if required. The flanks are finished at the end of the cycle. As an option, the bottom of the groove can be cylindered. The tool radius compensations ARE used.

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