Actual Size That Can Be Cut
Creating an object of the size of the full axis travel is not necessarily possible. Because a certain amount of clearance in the
X-, Y-, and Z-axis directions is required for no-load feed of the tool, the allowable size of the workpiece is reduced by a cor-
responding amount. Also, the possible cutting-in depth is generally determined by the length of the tool. Using a lengthy
tool to achieve deep cutting reduces the clearance in the Z-axis direction, which further reduces the allowable size of the
workpiece.
The size of what you can cut varies according to the shape of the object you want to create and the tool you use. Give careful
thought to this ahead of time, before you start work.
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Chapter 5 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting
5-1 Cutting Area
