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Type
Defines entry or exit geometrytrajectory.
Perpendicular line
Entry or exit will be a line perpendicular to the base toolpath at the intersection point of the entry / exit and toolpath.
Tangent line
Entry or exit will be a line tangent to the base toolpath at the intersection point of the entry / exit and toolpath. This is useful for entry or exit on a convex curved toolpath or where the entry or exit should be aligned with the toolpath.
Arc
Entry or exit will be an arc motion, tangent to the base toolpath at the intersection point of the entry / exit and toolpath. Use Arc radius and Arc sweep angle to control size of the arc.
Line and arc
Arc entry or exit with linear extension added.
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This option is available for plasma cutting only.
When enabled, the tool axis control vector of approach will be perpendicular to the healed surface geometry, at the start of the entry. This will ensure that the pierce occurs with the plasma torch perpendicular to the workpiece. After piercing, the tool axis control vector gradually transitions to the cut path vectororientation, as defined in Fanning distance.
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When cleareddisabled, the vector of approach will be parallel to the cut path vector.
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When the Normalize direction option is enabled, Fanning distance controls the length of the transition from the initial pierce tool axis control vector orientation until the entry or exit vector is parallel to the cut path vector.
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