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3 pattern definition pattern def, Function, Entering pattern def definitions – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-04) User Manual

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8.3 Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF

Function

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.

The following machining patterns are available:

Entering PATTERN DEF definitions

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.

Machining pattern

Soft key

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POINT
Definition of up to any 9 machining
positions

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ROW
Definition of a single row, straight or
arced

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PATTERN
Definition of a single pattern, straight,
rotated or distorted

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FRAME
Definition of a single frame, straight,
rotated or distorted

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CIRCLE
Definition of a complete circle

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CIRCULAR ARC
Definition of a circular arc

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