HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-05) Cycle programming - Manual (Page 62)

Using Fixed Cycles
2.3 PATTERN DEF pattern definition
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2.3 PATTERN DEF pattern definition
Application
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.
PATTERN DEF is to be used only in connection with
the tool axis Z.
The following machining patterns are available:
Machining patterns Soft key Page
POINT
Definition of up to any 9 machining
positions 64
ROW
Definition of a single row, straight or
rotated 64
PATTERN
Definition of a single pattern,
straight, rotated or distorted 65
FRAME
Definition of a single frame, straight,
rotated or distorted 66
CIRCLE
Definition of a full circle 67
PITCH CIRCLE
Definition of a pitch circle 68