5.1 Basics
Overview
The TNC offers 6 cycles for machining pockets, studs and slots:
Cycle
251 RECTANGULAR POCKET
Roughing/finishing cycle with selection
of machining operation and helical
plunging
252 CIRCULAR POCKET
Roughing/finishing cycle with selection
of machining operation and helical
plunging
253 SLOT MILLING
Roughing/finishing cycle with selection
of machining operation and reciprocal
plunging
254 CIRCULAR SLOT
Roughing/finishing cycle with selection
of machining operation and reciprocal
plunging
256 RECTANGULAR STUD
Roughing/finishing cycle with stepover, if
multiple passes are required
257 CIRCULAR STUD
Roughing/finishing cycle with stepover, if
multiple passes are required
140
Soft key
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Fixed Cycles: Pocket Milling / Stud Milling / Slot Milling