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Machining small contour steps: m97 – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (34049x-08) ISO programming User Manual

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Machining small contour steps: M97

Standard behavior
The TNC inserts a transition arc at outside corners. If the contour steps

are very small, however, the tool would damage the contour.
In such cases the TNC interrupts program run and generates the error

message "Tool radius too large."

Behavior with M97
The TNC calculates the intersection of the contour elements—as at

inside corners—and moves the tool over this point.
Program M97 in the same block as the outside corner.

Effect
M97 is effective only in the blocks in which it is programmed.

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Instead of M97 you should use the much more powerful

function M120 LA (see "Calculating the radius-compensated

path in advance (LOOK AHEAD): M120" on page 335).

A corner machined with M97 will not be completely

finished. You may wish to rework the contour with a

smaller tool.