6 programming: programming contours, Programming: programming contours – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 420) User Manual
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FK Free Contour Programming ..... 132
Miscellaneous functions M ..... 132
Subprograms and Program Section Repeats ..... 132
Programming with Q parameters ..... 132
6.2 Fundamentals of Path Functions ..... 133
Programming tool movements for workpiece machining ..... 133
6.3 Contour Approach and Departure ..... 137
Overview: Types of paths for contour approach and departure ..... 137
Important positions for approach and departure ..... 137
Approaching on a straight line with tangential connection: APPR LT ..... 139
Approaching on a straight line perpendicular to the first contour point: APPR LN ..... 139
Approaching on a circular path with tangential connection: APPR CT ..... 140
Departing on a straight line with tangential connection: DEP LT ..... 142
Departing on a straight line perpendicular to the last contour point: DEP LN ..... 142
Departure on a circular path with tangential connection: DEP CT ..... 143
6.4 Path Contours—Cartesian Coordinates ..... 144
Overview of path functions ..... 144
Inserting a chamfer CHF between two straight lines ..... 146
Circular path C around circle center CC ..... 149
Circular path CR with defined radius ..... 150