Machining cycle
Groove
Cutting grooves of a given width and depth
Cycle form: internal groove inside a bore shown — bore diameter, groove width and depth, live 2D toolpath simulator on the right.
The groove cycle cuts a slot at the given diameter over one or several passes, accounting for the tool width and the required groove width.
Who needs this cycle
Needed for retaining-ring grooves, seal grooves, thread relief, and other functional grooves.
Key form parameters
- •Diameter where the groove sits
- •Groove width
- •Groove depth
- •Tool width
- •Feed rate