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Clearance Height

The Clearance height is the first height the tool rapids to on its way to the start of the
tool path.
Retract Height

Retract height sets the height that the tool moves up to before the next cutting pass.
Retract height should be set above the Feed height and Top. Retract height is used
together with the subsequent offset to establish the height.
Feed Height

Feed height sets the height that the tool rapids to before changing to the feed/plunge
rate to enter the part. Feed height should be set above the Top. A drilling operation uses
this height as the initial feed height and the retract peck height. Feed height is used
together with the subsequent offset to establish the height.
Top Height

Top height sets the height that describes the top of the cut. Top height should be set
above the Bottom. Top height is used together with the subsequent offset to establish
the height.
Bottom Height

Bottom height determines the final machining height/depth and the lowest depth that
the tool descends into the stock. Bottom height needs to be set below the Top. Bottom
height is used together with the subsequent offset to establish the height.
Horizontal Lead-In Radius

Specifies the radius for horizontal lead-in moves.

Vertical Lead-In Radius

The radius of the vertical arc smoothing the


entry move as it goes from the entry move to
the toolpath itself.

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