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      <p class="para_topic"> <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('mfgmilling/drive_flow_overview.html');return(false);">Flow Cut Drive Method</a> can be especially effective for High Speed Machining:
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            <p class="para_item">Flow Cut provides you with the options to cut the two sides of Multiple or RTO (Reference Tool Offsets) flow cuts alternatively with a rounded or standard turn at each end, and side by side with the option from the steep side to non-steep side. This results in cutting parts with a more constant cutting load and a shorter distance of non-cutting moves.</p>
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            <p class="para_item">Flow Cut can maximize cutting moves by allowing the tool to remain continually engaged during stepovers. </p>
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            <p class="para_item">The Flow Cut Smooth operation shows how to make smooth turnarounds at the ends of valleys.</p>
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