Helix - HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 User Manual

Programming contours | Path contours – Polar coordinates

Helix

A helix is a combination of a circular motion defined in polar
coordinates and a linear motion perpendicular to this plane. Program
the circular path in a main plane.
As an alternative, you can superimpose a circular contour defined in
Cartesian coordinates on a linear motion.
Further information: "Superimposing a linear motion on a circular
contour", Page 164
Application
Large-diameter internal and external threads
Lubrication grooves
Calculating the helix
To program a helix, you must enter the total angle through which the
tool is to move on the helix in incremental dimensions, and the total
height of the helix.
Thread revolutions n:
Total height h:
Incremental total angle
IPA:
Starting coordinate Z:
Shape of the helix
The table below illustrates in which way the shape of the helix is
determined by the work direction, direction of rotation and radius
compensation.
Internal thread
Right-hand
Left-hand
Right-hand
Left-hand
External thread
Right-hand
Left-hand
Right-hand
Left-hand
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Thread revolutions + thread overrun at
the start and end of the thread
Thread pitch P times thread revolutions
n
Thread revolutions x 360° + angle for
beginning of thread + angle for thread
overrun
Pitch P times (thread revolutions +
thread overrun at start of thread)
Work direction
Z+
Z+
Z–
Z–
Z+
Z+
Z–
Z–
Direction of rotation
DR+
DR–
DR–
DR+
DR+
DR–
DR–
DR+
Radius compensation
RL
RR
RR
RL
RR
RL
RL
RR
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