madCAM

Roughing
madCAM cuts the material in z-levels which means that the workpiece that encloses the model is sliced in levels from the highest to the lowest level. The depth in each cutting level is controlled by the operator.

madCAM creates smooth paths towards the material on every new approach of the cutter. This results in less wear of the cutter and the machine. The approach is defined by a ramp angle. madCAM automatically calculates if respective toolpaths have enough length as the ramp angle permits. Toolpaths will not be created if the length is too short as compared to the given ramp angle and cutting depth. In these cases the operator can re-machine these regions later on with a steeper ramp or with a smaller cutting depth.