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Note
Thread turns not displayed
For thread and drill thread milling, the thread turns are not displayed in the simulation and for
simultaneous recording.
Display variants
You can choose between three variants of graphical display:
● Simulation before machining of the workpiece
Before machining the workpiece on the machine, you can perform a quick run-through in
order to graphically display how the program will be executed.
● Simultaneous recording before machining of the workpiece
Before machining the workpiece on the machine, you can graphically display how the
program will be executed during the program test and dry run feedrate. The machine axes
do not move if you have selected "no axis motion".
● Simultaneous recording during machining of the workpiece
You can follow machining of the workpiece on the screen while the program is being
executed on the machine.
Views
The following views are available for all three variants:
● Top view
● 3D view
● Side views
● Turning view (milling/turning machine)
● Half-section (milling/turning machine)
Note
Simulation in half-section view
The "half-section" view in the simulation allows a more precise observation of the internal
turning operations. This view was not conceived for the observation of milling operations.
Display of the milling operations can lead to excessive simulation times.
Status display
The current axis coordinates, the override, the current tool with cutting edge, the current
program block, the feedrate and the machining time are displayed.
Milling
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