Facing
A facing operation surfaces the top of your stock flat. It's a specialized pocket that covers the entire stock area (or a margin within it).
When to Use Facing
- Flattening warped or uneven material
- Bringing stock to an exact thickness
- Creating a smooth reference surface before other operations
Key Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Depth | How much material to remove from the surface |
| Depth per pass | Maximum depth per pass |
| Stepover | Tool overlap between passes |
| Margin | Inset from stock edges (0 = full stock area) |
| Feed rate | Cutting feed rate (mm/min) |
| Spindle speed | RPM |
Facing vs Pocket
Facing is essentially a pocket operation that covers the entire stock area. Use facing when you want to surface the whole top; use a pocket when you want to clear a specific enclosed region.