How to Use the 3+2 Axis Machining Mode

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Last updated: Oct 25, 2024 by Geoffrey Brennan
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The manner in which the ‘3+2’ Machining mode is used, depends on the choice made for the Machining direction.

For the ‘3+2 Axis’ Machining mode, CAM Assist provides three Machining directions:

  • Aligned to X, Y, Z axes - the tool orientation used to create toolpath strategies can only come from the +X, -X, +Y, -Y, and +Z axes.

  • User defined - the tool orientation comes from the orientation specified by the user in the Target setup(s) within CAM Assist.

  • Automatic - automatic 3+2 strategies are only available for evaluation through participation in CloudNC’s ‘Early Access Beta Program' (see below).

 

For step-by-step instructions on each of the Machining directions, see the following: