Tolerance (Cycle 32, Software Option) - HEIDENHAIN ITNC 530 User Manual

TOLERANCE (Cycle 32, software option 2)
Machine and control must be specially prepared by the
machine tool builder for use of this cycle.
The TNC automatically smoothes the contour between two path
elements (whether compensated or not). The tool has constant
contact with the workpiece surface. The tolerance also affects the
traverse paths on circular arcs. If necessary, the TNC automatically
reduces the programmed feed rate so that the program can be
machined at the fastest possible speed without short pauses for
computing time. The TNC always maintains the tolerance defined, in
order to increase the surface quality and to go easy on the machine
kinematics.
A contour deviation results from the smoothing. The size of this
deviation (tolerance value) is set in a machine parameter by the
machine manufacturer. With Cycle 32, you can change the pre-set
tolerance value and select different filter settings.
Before programming, note the following:
Cycle 32 is DEF active which means that it becomes
effective as soon as it is defined in the part program.
You can reset Cycle 32 by defining it again and confirming
the dialog question after the tolerance value with
NO ENT. Resetting reactivates the pre-set tolerance.
In a program with millimeters set as unit of measure, the
TNC interprets the entered tolerance value in millimeters.
In an inch program it interprets them as inches.
If you transfer a program with Cycle 32 that contains only
the cycle parameter Tolerance value T, the TNC inserts
the two remaining parameters with the value 0 if required.
If greater tolerances are entered, the circle diameter
usually becomes smaller during circular movements. If the
HSC filter is active on your machine (ask your machine
manufacturer, if necessary), the circle can also become
larger.
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