Depth cuts while surfacing

[Steve007]

Monarch V45 3 axis mill. Fanuc controls, X5. Is there a way to do depth cuts while surfacing without having to create several sufaces?

Thanks

[MotorCityMinion]

The question is a little strange and more detail is required here. Sounds like your talking about a contour style tool path (z level machining). If thats the case, the number of surfaces is irrelevant. 1 face or 200 faces all the same. The Z depth from top to bottom is what matters. Your depth cuts is either going to be equal to what your tool and machine can handle, or your finish requirements. The slope of the surface will influence the type of tool path to choose as well. Are you using mill level 3?