https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/powermill-forum/5th-axis-parting-off/m-p/13794610#M32849 <P>hi all,</P><P>Im New to powermill and 5 axis programming and&nbsp; still just finding my feet! I have a 5 axis CNC mill (mazak 500i variaxis)&nbsp; and I am trying to find the best toolpath for parting off from the stock.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>What I want to do is rotate the 4th axis and step the tool (and end mill) in Z in much the same way as you would do on a lathe, reducing the diameter until the part can be easily removed</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>any help would be great thanks isaac.&nbsp;</P> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:36:36 GMT isaacblood 2025-09-03T12:36:36Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/powermill-forum/5th-axis-parting-off/m-p/13794610#M32849 <P>hi all,</P><P>Im New to powermill and 5 axis programming and&nbsp; still just finding my feet! I have a 5 axis CNC mill (mazak 500i variaxis)&nbsp; and I am trying to find the best toolpath for parting off from the stock.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>What I want to do is rotate the 4th axis and step the tool (and end mill) in Z in much the same way as you would do on a lathe, reducing the diameter until the part can be easily removed</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>any help would be great thanks isaac.&nbsp;</P> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:36:36 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/powermill-forum/5th-axis-parting-off/m-p/13794610#M32849 isaacblood 2025-09-03T12:36:36Z