Machining attributes – contour milling, 12 assigning at tr ibut es – HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 V7.1 User Manual
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6.12 Assigning At
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Machining attributes – Contour milling
The attribute defines the contour milling operation and the associated
machining parameters for the selected figure or for a “free” open or
closed contour.
Assign the “Contour milling” machining attribute:
U
Select “Attribute > Machining attribute > Mill > Contour milling” in
the finished part menu.
U
Select the contour to be milled. TURN PLUS opens the “Contour
milling” dialog box.
U
Define the milling parameters.
Parameters
Q
Cutter position
Contour: Milling center on the contour
For closed contours:
Inside (milling)
Outside (milling)
For open contours:
Left of the contour (in machining direction)
Right of the contour (in machining direction)
H
Cutting direction
0: Up-cut milling
1: Climb milling
D
Milling diameter for selecting suitable tool.
K
Retraction plane. Cutter position before/after milling (lateral
surface: diameter).