How to define horizontal and vertical faces

The switch between an horizontal or vertical face is linked to the :

• Angle of the element

• Tool which is used

The blue vector defines the direction of the element to machine.

• If the element is a segment, this direction is the segment direction

• If the element is an arc, this direction is calculated in the middle point of the arc as the tangent of the arc on this point

The green vector is defined as  the bisector of the HA and VA angles (middle of the insert) in the  opposite direction of  the material to machine.

The vertical (face) and horizontal (diameter) faces are defined according to the following rule:

• If the A angle is lower than 90 (A>90) then this segment is defined as a vertical face (face)

• If the angle A is superior or equal to 90° (A >=90°)  then it will be considered as an horizontal face (diameter).

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