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3 contour approach and departure – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-05) User Manual

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Programming: Programming Contours

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6.3 Contour Approach and

Departure

Overview: Types of paths for contour approach
and departure

The functions for contour approach APPR and departure DEP are
activated with the APPR/DEP key. You can then select the desired
path function with the corresponding soft key:

Approaching and departing a helix

The tool approaches and departs a helix on its extension by moving in
a circular arc that connects tangentially to the contour. You program
helical approach and departure with the APPR CT and DEP CT
functions.

Function

Approach

Departure

Straight line with tangential
connection

Straight line perpendicular to a
contour point

Circular arc with tangential
connection

Circular arc with tangential
connection to the contour. Approach
and departure to an auxiliary point
outside the contour on a tangentially
connecting line.