Wrapped Rotary Axis Toolpaths

Wrapped Rotary Axis Toolpath postprocessing allows all toolpaths created in the software to be saved and run on CNC machines fitted with rotary axis or rotary indexer setups. These setup functions also allow you to specify your rotary part setup and view the wrapped results in the 3D view. 

This function can be used for designing and cutting projects such as fluted columns and barley twists or engraving text onto round projects. 

Note: This functionality wraps standard 3 axis toolpaths around a cylindrical axis, substituting one of the linear axis to drive the rotation of the block of material while it is being cut.

Wrapped Rotary Axis Toolpaths

 

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