HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 Description of the Y axis - Manual (Page 3)

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1 The Y Axis
With a Y axis you can drill and mill a workpiece on
its front, back and lateral surfaces.
During use of the Y axis, two axes interpolate
linearly or circularly in the given working plane,
while the third axis interpolates linearly. This
enables you to machine slots or pockets, for
example, with plane floors and perpendicular
edges. By entering the spindle angle, you can
determine the position and milling contour on the
workpiece.
The CNC PILOT supports part program creation with
the Y axis in:
■ DIN PLUS
■ TURN PLUS Contour Definition
■ TURN PLUS Working Plan Generation
The separation of contour description and
”machining” also applies to milling with the Y axis.
Contour regeneration is not available for milling
operations.
Y axis contours are identified with titles (section
codes).
The graphical simulation shows the milling
operation in the familiar lathe, front, and surface
windows, as well as in the ”side view (YZ).”
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