Pattern Def Pattern Definition; Application - HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 User Manual

Using Fixed Cycles | PATTERN DEF pattern definition
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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.
Danger of collision!
The PATTERN DEF function calculates the machining coordinates
in the X and Y axes For all tools axes apart from Z there is a
danger of collision in the following operation!
Use PATTERN DEF only in connection with the tool axis Z
The following machining patterns are available:
Soft key Machining pattern
POINT
Definition of up to any 9 machining
positions
ROW
Definition of a single row, straight
or rotated
PATTERN
Definition of a single pattern,
straight, rotated or distorted
FRAME
Definition of a single frame,
straight, rotated or distorted
CIRCLE
Definition of a full circle
PITCH CIRCLE
Definition of a pitch circle
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