Retraction distance
If this option is activated, the roughing cycle is cut to insert after a specific pass length a lead out.
The distance used to insert each lead out is defined by the question "Pass length".
The distance used for the lead out is defined by the question "Retraction distance".
This lead out is made in the inverse direction of the direction of the roughing cycle.
This lead out is done with the feed rate of the tool.
Only elements situated in the direction
of the cycle are cut.
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