Roughing is one area where a shop can significantly reduce machining time with a CAM system that uses advanced algorithms to calculate the shape of the toolpath based on a constant tool load.

Specialized roughing operations produce an even chip load over the entire course of a cut by taking two factors into account: (1) the shape of the part geometry at each incremental depth and (2) the amount of engagement between the tool and the material at any given position in the toolpath.

The system automatically adjusts the shape of the toolpath and the feedrate whenever it detects that the cutter is fully engaged in the material. The resulting smooth, flowing tool motion can run at much higher feedrates, spindle speeds and depths-of-cut because there is considerably less pressure on the tool. The tool won’t get buried and snap.

1) Produce a better finish with adaptive roughing passes that conform to the shape of the part

2) Rough parts faster with a constant chip load

3) Prevent excess pressure on the tool that can cause the tool to snap

4) Reduce air cutting with morph and spiral toolpaths that keep the tool on the part