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Trochoidal

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tro·choid  (trkoid, trkoid)
n.
A curve traced by a point on or connected with a circle as the circle rolls along a fixed straight line.
adj. also tro·choi·dal (tr-koidl, trk-oidl)
1. Capable of or exhibiting rotation about a central axis.
2. Permitting rotation, as a pulley or pivot.

[Greek trokhoeids, wheellike : trokhos, wheel; see trochee + -oeids, -oid.]

tro·choidal·ly adv.


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Modern trochoidal and plunge milling strategies, combined with rigid holders and the new milling tools on the market, let even low-end machines achieve considerable chip volume with no loss of speed or performance.
Striving for improvement In recent years, machining strategies such as trochoidal and morph cutting have been introduced in attempts to mitigate the negative impact of tool overload.
There is also a trochoidal machining option, which avoids full-width cuts when the cutter encounters heavy engagement.
 
 
 
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