Block Types; Positioning; Machining Cycle - HEIDENHAIN POSITIP 8000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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2.3

Block types

You can use the following block types for machining in the MDI mode:
Positioning functions

Machining cycle

2.3.1

Positioning

You can manually define position values for positioning. Depending on the
configuration of the connected machine tool, you can then move the tool to these
positions either automatically or manually.
The following parameters are available:
Positioning block type
Parameter
2.3.2 Machining cycle
If the lathe is configured for thread cutting, two machining cycles are available.
Thread cutting (basic) allows you to execute a simple thread cut without downfeed.
Thread cutting (extended) allows you to define an extended thread cycle with
downfeed.
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Actual position
Applies the current axis position to the input fields of the
various block types
Description
Incremental position value, i.e. the position value is refer-
enced to the actual position
Before defining a machining pattern, you must
Define a suitable tool in the tool table
Select the tool on the status bar
Further information: "Creating a tool table", Page 166
Information for the Operator user | MDI mode
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