HEIDENHAIN TNC 320 (34055x-06) Cycle programming - Manual (Page 50)

Using Fixed Cycles
2.3 PATTERN DEF pattern definition
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2.3 PATTERN DEF pattern definition
Application
You use the
PATTERN DEF function to easily define regular
machining patterns, which you can call with the
CYCL CALL PAT
function. As with the cycle definitions, support graphics that
illustrate the respective input parameter are also available for
pattern definitions.
PATTERN DEF is to be used only in connection with
the tool axis Z.
The following machining patterns are available:
Machining patterns Soft key Page
POINT
Definition of up to any 9 machining
positions 51
ROW
Definition of a single row, straight or
rotated 52
PATTERN
Definition of a single pattern,
straight, rotated or distorted 53
FRAME
Definition of a single frame, straight,
rotated or distorted 54
CIRCLE
Definition of a full circle 55
PITCH CIRCLE
Definition of a pitch circle 55
Entering PATTERN DEF
Select the Programming and Editing operating
mode
Press the special functions key
Select the functions for contour and point
machining
Open a
PATTERN DEF block
Select the desired machining pattern, e.g. a single
row
Enter the required definitions, and confirm each
entry with the ENT key