Linking clearing passes

How it works

Offset clearing rings joined by a straight connection, creating an abrupt direction change where the path leaves the inner ring — Straight junction

Offset clearing rings joined by a rounded tangent connection, carrying the tool smoothly from the inner ring to the next ring — Rounded junction

Round link junctions replaces an eligible sharp ring-to-ring transition with a tangent arc-line-arc link. It can avoid an abrupt change of direction while keeping the transition inside the cleared area. When there is not enough clearance or length for that shape, the generator keeps the ordinary straight link.

Where it applies

Operation	Where to find it
Pocket	Corners > Round link junctions
Surface clean	Corners > Round link junctions
3D surface rough	Corners > Round link junctions
3D surface cleanup	Corners > Round link junctions (floor cleanup)

Settings

Setting	Description
Round link junctions	Enables tangent links between compatible Offset or Seeded-circle clearing rings.

Limitations

Parallel and Trochoidal patterns do not offer this control. Trochoidal rings use their own orbited links where possible, while a separate clearing section still retracts and travels at safe Z.

Seeded-circle clearing: use this control on the offset rings that finish seeded areas.
Clearing patterns: choose Offset or Parallel coverage first.
Corner rounding and relief: manage path corners and intentional inside-corner relief.