HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 V7.1 - Manual (Page 400)

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Entering contours machined with the C axis
You define standard forms with figures; regular linear or circular
figures or holes in patterns. To define complex contours, use the basic
elements “line” and “arc.”
„ Patterns
„ Linear hole patterns (drilling patterns)
„ Circular hole patterns (drilling patterns)
„ Linear figure patterns (milling contours)
„ Circular figure patterns (milling contours)
„ Figures
„ Circle (full circle)
„ Rectangle
„ Polygon
„ Slot, linear
„ Circular slot
„ You position patterns and figures on the
„ Front face (C-axis machining)
„ Lateral surface (C-axis machining)
„ Rear side (C-axis machining)
Selecting the input level
To define a C-axis contour, start by selecting the “input level” (front
face, lateral surface, rear face). Proceed as follows:
1. Select new window (it is not yet displayed):
U Select the “Turning contour” window.
U Select the pattern/figure from the “Pattern” or
“Figure” drop-down menu. TURN PLUS opens the
“Select input level” dialog box.
U Select the input level: TURN PLUS opens the
corresponding window.
2. Select window (it is already displayed, but not activated):
U Select the window with the PgUp/PgDn keys.
Define the complete turning contour before defining the
contours for C-axis machining.