The contour of a part - also known as a profile - is normally programmed for milling applications by establishing the depth in the Z axis first, then moving the cutting tool individually along the X axis, Y axis, or both axes simultaneously. For turning applications, either the X axis or the Z axis, or both axes can be used to face, turn or bore a contour. For both types of machining, each contour element contour requires one block of nutting motion.
cutter radius offset
