Cutter Compensation Moves for Thread Mill

Thread Mill now features the new Plunge after first move and Retract before last move parameters. These parameters define, optionally through the Line length fields, a linear move at the feed plane that occurs before and after the cutter engagement. This means you can define the linear motion outside of the machining area for enabling and disabling cutter compensation. The Line length fields specify the length of the linear moves.

Often when using thread mill tools, the tool diameter and the diameter of the hole being machined are close in size. This means it is not possible to move the tool linearly before engaging in the cut, as required by most machines when enabling and disabling cutter compensation. Use the Plunge after first move and Retract before last move parameters to solve this problem.