July 15, 2025

Types of Machinable Features

From each machining direction, Toolpath identifies the machinable features of that direction.

Unlike "Feature-Based Machining" approaches, Toolpath identifies all the features and surfaces on the part, and automatically matches a sequence of roughing and finishing tools to each feature.

Machinable features include:

• Basic Features

  • Faces
  • Closed Pockets
  • Open Pockets
  • Through Pockets
  • Walls

• Filleted Features

  • Filleted Closed Pockets
  • Filleted Open Pockets
  • Filleted Walls
  • Filleted Bosses

• Holes

  • Through Holes
  • Blind Holes
  • Threaded Holes
  • Countersinks

• 3D Features

  • Contour Surfaces

• Undercuts

  • T-slots
  • Dovetails

• Other

  • Chamfers
  • Slanted Faces
  • Inner Fillets
  • Outer Fillets