Perpendicular length

This parameter defines the length ( L2 ) of the perpendicular movement of  the cut used to invert the toolpath direction.

In case of cycle going there and back, it can be necessary, for the management of the controller of then wire radius on the machine, to make a perpendicular movement in the direction of the movement before changing direction.

This value is accessible only if it's necessary to invert a direction.

If the following sample, the point 5 is the threading and retract point.

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