Overview: Types Of Paths For Contour Approach And Departure - HEIDENHAIN ITNC 530 - CONVERSATIONAL PROGRAMMING User Manual

6.3 Contour Approach and
Departure
Overview: Types of paths for contour approach
and departure
The functions for contour approach APPR and departure DEP are
activated with the APPR/DEP key. You can then select the desired
path function with the corresponding soft key:
Function
Straight line with tangential connection
Straight line perpendicular to a contour
point
Circular arc with tangential connection
Circular arc with tangential connection
to the contour. Approach and departure
to an auxiliary point outside the contour
on a tangentially connecting line.
Approaching and departing a helix
The tool approaches and departs a helix on its extension by moving in
a circular arc that connects tangentially to the contour. You program
helical approach and departure with the APPR CT and DEP CT
functions.
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