Please note while programming – HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-01) Cycle programming User Manual
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Please note while programming:
The machine and TNC must be prepared for cylinder 
surface interpolation by the machine tool builder. Refer to 
your machine manual.
In the first NC block of the contour program, always 
program both cylinder surface coordinates.
The memory capacity for programming an SL cycle is 
limited. You can program up to 16384 contour elements in 
one SL cycle.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH 
determines the working direction. If you program 
DEPTH=0, the cycle will not be executed.
This cycle requires a center-cut end mill (DIN 844).
The cylinder must be set up centered on the rotary table. 
Set the reference point to the center of the rotary table.
The spindle axis must be perpendicular to the rotary table 
axis when the cycle is called; switching of the kinematics 
may be required. If this is not the case, the TNC will 
generate an error message.
This cycle can also be used in a tilted working plane.
The set-up clearance must be greater than the tool radius.
The machining time can increase if the contour consists of 
many non-tangential contour elements.
