Rest Machining

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Efficient rest machining for metal removal.
One of the most efficient methods of removing metal is to use the largest tool possible.

This also means that often smaller features on a model will then usually require rest machining with a smaller tool to completely finish the removal process. To allow this OneCNC provides rest machining functions that detect where material is left so that a smaller tool can be used to finish the part. The rest machining functionality reliably detects areas left by the previous tool and creates a machining program to only remove the remaining material with the smaller tool. This process can be repeated with smaller tools as required to completely finish the machining process.

The toolpath will automatically detect the material left from the previous tools and by a very efficient manner remove all the material left that can be handled with each selected tool.

Flat area rest machining
For areas of the part which are flat this function will automatically detect flat areas and machine them using a flat bottomed end mill tool. The machining time for these areas will be significantly reduced and the surface finish will be greatly improved by using a flat tool in a very efficient manner rather than a ball mill that does not have flat area contact.

This is an excellent machining function and when used in conjunction with ball end mill for machining of 3D models shapes.

Pencil rest machining
For those that like to make the best parts with the least effort in finishing and polishing OneCNC has the pencil trace that automatically fits the bill. This function is a time saver for machining narrow grooves and fillets that are not completely cut during the finishing functions. Pencil machining scans the model to find areas where the tool will fit to perform a finishing pass to accurately finish these filleted areas. This feature added to the steep and shallow wall machining add to simplifying the finishing of 3D components.

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