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      <div class="title_topic3" id="xps10_pagetitle">Tool Axis Parameters</div>
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      <p class="para_topic">The following Tool Axis Control parameters apply to multi-axis operations.</p>
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               <p class="para_th">Tool Axis &nbsp;Parameters</p>
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               <p class="para_th"> <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('mfgmilling/cut_param-lift_at_convex.html');return(false);">Lift at Convex Corner</a></p>
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               <p class="para_td">Provides additional control over the tool path when cutting across internal convex edges by performing a Repositioning Retract/Transfer/Engage sequence. (Cavity milling)</p>
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               <p class="para_th"> <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('mfgmilling/cut_param-max_tool_axis_chg.html');return(false);">Max. Tool Axis Change</a></p>
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               <p class="para_td">Controls drastic changes in the tool axis on Part Surfaces caused by sudden changes in surface normals over small distances. Specify a value in degrees that limits the allowable angular change of the tool axis. </p>
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               <p class="para_th">Min. Tool Axis Change</p>
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               <p class="para_td">Specifies a value in degrees for the minimum angular change of the tool axis.</p>
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               <p class="para_td">Limits the allowable angular velocity of the tool axis in degrees per minute.</p>
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               <p class="para_td">Limits the allowable angular change of the tool axis in degrees per cut step.</p>
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               <p class="para_th"><b class="uiTerm">Tilt Angle</b></p>
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               <p class="para_td">Specifies a positive tilt angle from 0 to 180 degrees away from the wall that is being profiled. <b class="uiTerm">Tilt Angle</b> works with both floor and no floor conditions. The default tilt angle value is zero.
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               <p class="para_td">Applying a tilt angle is useful when finishing the region between the wall and floor. A tilt angle also helps to machine concave walls in multiple passes, which creates a better part finish and condition.</p>
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