Users Manual

Cycle Programming

TNC 320

NC Software
340 551-04
340 554-04

English (en)
9/2009
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TNC Model, Software and Features
TNC Model, Software and Features
This manual describes functions and features provided by TNCs as of
the following NC software numbers.

TNC model NC software number

TNC 320 340 551-04

TNC 320 Programming Station 340 554-04

The machine tool builder adapts the usable features of the TNC to his
machine by setting machine parameters. Some of the functions
described in this manual may therefore not be among the features
provided by the TNC on your machine tool.
TNC functions that may not be available on your machine include:
Tool measurement with the TT
Please contact your machine tool builder to become familiar with the
features of your machine.
Many machine manufacturers, as well as HEIDENHAIN, offer
programming courses for the TNCs. We recommend these courses as
an effective way of improving your programming skill and sharing
information and ideas with other TNC users.

User's Manual:
All TNC functions that have no connection with cycles
are described in the User's Manual of the TNC 320.
Please contact HEIDENHAIN if you require a copy of
this Users Manual.
ID of Conversational Programming User's Manual:
679 222-xx.
ID of Users Manual for ISO programming: 679 226-xx.

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 TNC Model, Software and Features
Software options
The TNC 320 features various software options that can be enabled by
your machine tool builder. Each option is to be enabled separately and
contains the following respective functions:

Hardware options
Additional axis for 4 axes and open-loop spindle

Additional axis for 5 axes and open-loop spindle

Software option 1 (option number #08)

Cylinder surface interpolation (Cycles 27, 28 and 29)

Feed rate in mm/min for rotary axes: M116

Tilting the machining plane (plane functions, Cycle 19 and 3D-ROT

soft key in the Manual Operation mode)

Circle in 3 axes with tilted working plane

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TNC Model, Software and Features
Feature content level (upgrade functions)
Along with software options, significant further improvements of the
TNC software are managed via the Feature Content Level (FCL)
upgrade functions. Functions subject to the FCL are not available
simply by updating the software on your TNC.

All upgrade functions are available to you without

surcharge when you receive a new machine.

Upgrade functions are identified in the manual with FCL n, where n

indicates the sequential number of the feature content level.
You can purchase a code number in order to permanently enable the
FCL functions. For more information, contact your machine tool
builder or HEIDENHAIN.

Intended place of operation

The TNC complies with the limits for a Class A device in accordance
with the specifications in EN 55022, and is intended for use primarily
in industrially-zoned areas.

Legal information
This product uses open source software. Further information is
available on the control under
U Programming and Editing operating mode
U MOD function
U LICENSE INFO soft key

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 New Functions of Software 340 55x-04
New Functions of Software
340 55x-04
The PATTERN DEF function for defining patterns was introduced (see
Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF on page 44)
The SEL PATTERN function makes it possible to select point tables
(see Selecting a point table in the program on page 54)
With the CYCL CALL PAT function, cycles can now be run in
connection with point tables (see Calling a cycle in connection with
point tables on page 55)
The DECLARE CONTOUR function can now also define the depth of the
contour (see Entering a simple contour formula on page 223)
New machining cycle for single-fluted deep-hole drilling (see
SINGLE-FLUTED DEEP-HOLE DRILLING (Cycle 241, DIN/ISO:
G241) on page 84)
The new fixed cycles 251 to 257 were introduced for milling
pockets, studs and slots (see Overview on page 126)
Touch Probe Cycle 412: Additional parameter Q365 "type of
traverse" (see DATUM FROM INSIDE OF CIRCLE (Cycle 412,
DIN/ISO: G412) on page 328)
Touch Probe Cycle 413: Additional parameter Q365 "type of
traverse" (see DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF CIRCLE (Cycle 413,
DIN/ISO: G413) on page 332)
Touch Probe Cycle 416: Additional parameter Q320 (setup
clearance, (see DATUM CIRCLE CENTER (Cycle 416, DIN/ISO:
G416) on page 345))
Touch Probe Cycle 421: Additional parameter Q365 "type of
traverse" (see MEASURE HOLE (Cycle 421, DIN/ISO: G421) on
page 376)
Touch Probe Cycle 422: Additional parameter Q365 "type of
traverse" (see MEAS. CIRCLE OUTSIDE (Cycle 422, DIN/ISO:
G422) on page 380)
Touch Probe Cycle 425 (MEASURE SLOT) was expanded by
parameters Q301 (Move to clearance height) and Q320 (setup
clearance) ((see MEASURE INSIDE WIDTH (Cycle 425, DIN/ISO:
G425) on page 392))
In the machine operating modes Program Run, Full Sequence and
Program Run, Single Block, datum tables can now also be selected
(STATUS M)
The definition of feed rates in fixed cycles can now also include FU
and FZ values

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 The PLANE function for flexible definition of a tilted working place
New Functions of Software 340 55x-04
was introduced (see Users Manual for Conversational
Programming)
The context-sensitive help system TNCguide was introduced (see
Users Manual for Conversational Programming)
The FUNCTION PARAX function for defining the behavior of the parallel
axes U, V and W was introduced (see Users Manual for
Conversational Programming)
The conversational languages Slovak, Norwegian, Latvian, Korean,
Turkish and Romanian were introduced (see Users Manual for
Conversational Programming)
Individual characters can now be deleted by using the backspace
key (see Users Manual for Conversational Programming)

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 Changed Functions of Software 340 55x-04
Changed Functions of Software
340 55x-04
In Cycle 22 you can now define a tool name also for the coarse
roughing tool (see ROUGH-OUT (Cycle 22, DIN/ISO: G122) on
page 180).
With Cycle 25 Contour Train, closed contours can now also be
programmed
The pocket-, stud- and slot-milling cycles 210 to 214 were removed
from the standard soft-key row (CYCL DEF >
POCKETS/STUDS/SLOTS). For reasons of compatibility, the cycles
will still be available, and can be selected via the GOTO key
The additional status display has been revised. The following
improvements were made (see Users Manual for Conversational
Programming)
A new overview page with the most important status displays
was introduced
The tolerance values set in Cycle 32 are displayed
Tool changes are now also possible during mid-program startup
Language-dependent tables can now be output with FN16 F-Print
The soft-key structure of the SPEC FCT function was changed and
adapted to the iTNC 530

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Contents Fundamentals / Overviews
1
Using Fixed Cycles
2
Fixed Cycles: Drilling
3
Fixed Cycles: Tapping / Thread Milling
4
Fixed Cycles: Pocket Milling /
Stud Milling / Slot Milling 5
Fixed Cycles: Pattern Definitions
6
Fixed Cycles: Contour Pocket
7
Fixed Cycles: Cylindrical Surface
8
Fixed Cycles: Contour Pocket with
Contour Formula 9
Fixed Cycles: Multipass Milling
10
Cycles: Coordinate Transformations
11
Cycles: Special Functions
12
Using Touch Probe Cycles
13
Touch Probe Cycles: Automatic
Measurement of Workpiece Misalignment 14
Touch Probe Cycles: Automatic Datum
Setting 15
Touch Probe Cycles: Automatic Workpiece
Inspection 16
Touch Probe Cycles: Special Functions
17
Touch Probe Cycles: Automatic Tool
Measurement 18

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1 Fundamentals / Overviews ..... 35
1.1 Introduction ..... 36
1.2 Available Cycle Groups ..... 37
Overview of fixed cycles ..... 37
Overview of touch probe cycles ..... 38

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2 Using Fixed Cycles ..... 39
2.1 Working with Fixed Cycles ..... 40
Machine-specific cycles ..... 40
Defining a cycle using soft keys ..... 41
Defining a cycle using the GOTO function ..... 41
Calling cycles ..... 42
2.2 Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF ..... 44
Application ..... 44
Entering PATTERN DEF definitions ..... 45
Using PATTERN DEF ..... 45
Defining individual machining positions ..... 46
Defining a single row ..... 47
Defining a single pattern ..... 48
Defining individual frames ..... 49
Defining a full circle ..... 50
Defining a circular arc ..... 51
2.3 Point Tables ..... 52
Application ..... 52
Creating a point table ..... 52
Hiding single points from the machining process ..... 53
Selecting a point table in the program ..... 54
Calling a cycle in connection with point tables ..... 55

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3 Fixed Cycles: Drilling ..... 57
3.1 Fundamentals ..... 58
Overview ..... 58
3.2 CENTERING (Cycle 240, DIN/ISO: G240) ..... 59
Cycle run ..... 59
Please note while programming: ..... 59
Cycle parameters ..... 60
3.3 DRILLING (Cycle 200) ..... 61
Cycle run ..... 61
Please note while programming: ..... 61
Cycle parameters ..... 62
3.4 REAMING (Cycle 201, DIN/ISO: G201) ..... 63
Cycle run ..... 63
Please note while programming: ..... 63
Cycle parameters ..... 64
3.5 BORING (Cycle 202, DIN/ISO: G202) ..... 65
Cycle run ..... 65
Please note while programming: ..... 66
Cycle parameters ..... 67
3.6 UNIVERSAL DRILLING (Cycle 203, DIN/ISO: G203) ..... 69
Cycle run ..... 69
Please note while programming: ..... 70
Cycle parameters ..... 71
3.7 BACK BORING (Cycle 204, DIN/ISO: G204) ..... 73
Cycle run ..... 73
Please note while programming: ..... 74
Cycle parameters ..... 75
3.8 UNIVERSAL PECKING (Cycle 205, DIN/ISO: G205) ..... 77
Cycle run ..... 77
Please note while programming: ..... 78
Cycle parameters ..... 79
3.9 BORE MILLING (Cycle 208, DIN/ISO: G208) ..... 81
Cycle run ..... 81
Please note while programming: ..... 82
Cycle parameters ..... 83
3.10 SINGLE-FLUTED DEEP-HOLE DRILLING (Cycle 241, DIN/ISO: G241) ..... 84
Cycle run ..... 84
Please note while programming: ..... 84
Cycle parameters ..... 85
3.11 Programming Examples ..... 87

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4 Fixed Cycles: Tapping / Thread Milling ..... 91
4.1 Fundamentals ..... 92
Overview ..... 92
4.2 TAPPING NEW with a Floating Tap Holder (Cycle 206, DIN/ISO: G206) ..... 93
Cycle run ..... 93
Please note while programming: ..... 93
Cycle parameters ..... 94
4.3 RIGID TAPPING without a Floating Tap Holder NEW (Cycle 207, DIN/ISO: G207) ..... 95
Cycle run ..... 95
Please note while programming: ..... 96
Cycle parameters ..... 97
4.4 TAPPING WITH CHIP BREAKING (Cycle 209, DIN/ISO: G209) ..... 98
Cycle run ..... 98
Please note while programming: ..... 99
Cycle parameters ..... 100
4.5 Fundamentals of Thread Milling ..... 101
Prerequisites ..... 101
4.6 THREAD MILLING (Cycle 262, DIN/ISO: G262) ..... 103
Cycle run ..... 103
Please note while programming: ..... 104
Cycle parameters ..... 105
4.7 THREAD MILLING/COUNTERSINKING (Cycle 263, DIN/ISO: G263) ..... 106
Cycle run ..... 106
Please note while programming: ..... 107
Cycle parameters ..... 108
4.8 THREAD DRILLING/MILLING (Cycle 264, DIN/ISO: G264) ..... 110
Cycle run ..... 110
Please note while programming: ..... 111
Cycle parameters ..... 112
4.9 HELICAL THREAD DRILLING/MILLING (Cycle 265, DIN/ISO: G265) ..... 114
Cycle run ..... 114
Please note while programming: ..... 115
Cycle parameters ..... 116
4.10 OUTSIDE THREAD MILLING (Cycle 267, DIN/ISO: G267) ..... 118
Cycle run ..... 118
Please note while programming: ..... 119
Cycle parameters ..... 120
4.11 Programming Examples ..... 122

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5 Fixed Cycles: Pocket Milling / Stud Milling / Slot Milling ..... 125
5.1 Fundamentals ..... 126
Overview ..... 126
5.2 RECTANGULAR POCKET (Cycle 251, DIN/ISO: G251) ..... 127
Cycle run ..... 127
Please note while programming: ..... 128
Cycle parameters ..... 129
5.3 CIRCULAR POCKET (Cycle 252, DIN/ISO: G252) ..... 132
Cycle run ..... 132
Please note while programming: ..... 133
Cycle parameters ..... 134
5.4 SLOT MILLING (Cycle 253, DIN/ISO: G253) ..... 136
Cycle run ..... 136
Please note while programming: ..... 137
Cycle parameters ..... 138
5.5 CIRCULAR SLOT (Cycle 254, DIN/ISO: G254) ..... 141
Cycle run ..... 141
Please note while programming: ..... 142
Cycle parameters ..... 143
5.6 RECTANGULAR STUD (Cycle 256, DIN/ISO: G256) ..... 146
Cycle run ..... 146
Please note while programming: ..... 147
Cycle parameters ..... 148
5.7 CIRCULAR STUD (Cycle 257, DIN/ISO: G257) ..... 150
Cycle run ..... 150
Please note while programming: ..... 151
Cycle parameters ..... 152
5.8 Programming Examples ..... 154

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6 Fixed Cycles: Pattern Definitions ..... 157
6.1 Fundamentals ..... 158
Overview ..... 158
6.2 CIRCULAR PATTERN (Cycle 220, DIN/ISO: G220) ..... 159
Cycle run ..... 159
Please note while programming: ..... 159
Cycle parameters ..... 160
6.3 LINEAR PATTERN (Cycle 221, DIN/ISO: G221) ..... 162
Cycle run ..... 162
Please note while programming: ..... 162
Cycle parameters ..... 163
6.4 Programming Examples ..... 164

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7 Fixed Cycles: Contour Pocket ..... 167
7.1 SL Cycles ..... 168
Fundamentals ..... 168
Overview ..... 170
7.2 CONTOUR GEOMETRY (Cycle 14, DIN/ISO: G37) ..... 171
Please note while programming: ..... 171
Cycle parameters ..... 171
7.3 Overlapping Contours ..... 172
Fundamentals ..... 172
Subprograms: overlapping pockets ..... 173
Area of inclusion ..... 174
Area of exclusion ..... 175
Area of intersection ..... 175
7.4 CONTOUR DATA (Cycle 20, DIN/ISO: G120) ..... 176
Please note while programming: ..... 176
Cycle parameters ..... 177
7.5 PILOT DRILLING (Cycle 21, DIN/ISO: G121) ..... 178
Cycle run ..... 178
Please note while programming: ..... 178
Cycle parameters ..... 179
7.6 ROUGH-OUT (Cycle 22, DIN/ISO: G122) ..... 180
Cycle run ..... 180
Please note while programming: ..... 181
Cycle parameters ..... 182
7.7 FLOOR FINISHING (Cycle 23, DIN/ISO: G123) ..... 183
Cycle run ..... 183
Please note while programming: ..... 183
Cycle parameters ..... 183
7.8 SIDE FINISHING (Cycle 24, DIN/ISO: G124) ..... 184
Cycle run ..... 184
Please note while programming: ..... 184
Cycle parameters ..... 185
7.9 CONTOUR TRAIN (Cycle 25, DIN/ISO: G125) ..... 186
Cycle run ..... 186
Please note while programming: ..... 186
Cycle parameters ..... 187
7.10 Programming Examples ..... 188

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8 Fixed Cycles: Cylindrical Surface ..... 195
8.1 Fundamentals ..... 196
Overview of cylindrical surface cycles ..... 196
8.2 CYLINDER SURFACE (Cycle 27, DIN/ISO: G127, Software Option) ..... 197
Execution of cycle ..... 197
Please note while programming: ..... 198
Cycle parameters ..... 199
8.3 CYLINDER SURFACE Slot Milling (Cycle 28, DIN/ISO: G128, Software-Option 1) ..... 200
Cycle run ..... 200
Please note while programming: ..... 201
Cycle parameters ..... 202
8.4 CYLINDER SURFACE Ridge Milling (Cycle 29, DIN/ISO: G129, Software-Option 1) ..... 203
Cycle run ..... 203
Please note while programming: ..... 204
Cycle parameters ..... 205
8.5 Programming Examples ..... 206

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9 Fixed Cycles: Contour Pocket with Contour Formula ..... 211
9.1 SL Cycles with Complex Contour Formula ..... 212
Fundamentals ..... 212
Selecting a program with contour definitions ..... 214
Defining contour descriptions ..... 214
Entering a complex contour formula ..... 215
Overlapping contours ..... 216
Contour machining with SL Cycles ..... 218
9.2 SL Cycles with Simple Contour Formula ..... 222
Fundamentals ..... 222
Entering a simple contour formula ..... 223
Contour machining with SL Cycles ..... 223

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10 Fixed Cycles: Multipass Milling ..... 225
10.1 Fundamentals ..... 226
Overview ..... 226
10.2 MULTIPASS MILLING (Cycle 230, DIN/ISO: G230) ..... 227
Cycle run ..... 227
Please note while programming: ..... 227
Cycle parameters ..... 228
10.3 RULED SURFACE (Cycle 231, DIN/ISO: G231) ..... 229
Cycle run ..... 229
Please note while programming: ..... 230
Cycle parameters ..... 231
10.4 FACE MILLING (Cycle 232, DIN/ISO: G232) ..... 233
Cycle run ..... 233
Please note while programming: ..... 235
Cycle parameters ..... 235
10.5 Programming Examples ..... 238

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11 Cycles: Coordinate Transformations ..... 241
11.1 Fundamentals ..... 242
Overview ..... 242
Effect of coordinate transformations ..... 242
11.2 DATUM SHIFT (Cycle 7, DIN/ISO: G54) ..... 243
Effect ..... 243
Cycle parameters ..... 243
11.3 DATUM Shift with Datum Tables (Cycle 7, DIN/ISO: G53) ..... 244
Effect ..... 244
Please note while programming: ..... 245
Cycle parameters ..... 246
Selecting a datum table in the part program ..... 246
Editing the datum table in the Programming and Editing mode of operation ..... 247
Configuring the datum table ..... 248
To leave a datum table ..... 248
Status displays ..... 248
11.4 DATUM SETTING (Cycle 247, DIN/ISO: G247) ..... 249
Effect ..... 249
Please note before programming: ..... 249
Cycle parameters ..... 249
Status displays ..... 249
11.5 MIRROR IMAGE (Cycle 8, DIN/ISO: G28) ..... 250
Effect ..... 250
Please note while programming: ..... 250
Cycle parameters ..... 251
11.6 ROTATION (Cycle 10, DIN/ISO: G73) ..... 252
Effect ..... 252
Please note while programming: ..... 252
Cycle parameters ..... 253
11.7 SCALING (Cycle 11, DIN/ISO: G72) ..... 254
Effect ..... 254
Cycle parameters ..... 255
11.8 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING (Cycle 26) ..... 256
Effect ..... 256
Please note while programming: ..... 256
Cycle parameters ..... 257

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 11.9 WORKING PLANE (Cycle 19, DIN/ISO: G80, Software Option 1) ..... 258
Effect ..... 258
Please note while programming: ..... 259
Cycle parameters ..... 259
Reset ..... 259
Position the axis of rotation ..... 260
Position display in the tilted system ..... 262
Workspace monitoring ..... 262
Positioning in a tilted coordinate system ..... 262
Combining coordinate transformation cycles ..... 263
Procedure for working with Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE ..... 264
11.10 Programming Examples ..... 265

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12 Cycles: Special Functions ..... 267
12.1 Fundamentals ..... 268
Overview ..... 268
12.2 DWELL TIME (Cycle 9, DIN/ISO: G04) ..... 269
Function ..... 269
Cycle parameters ..... 269
12.3 PROGRAM CALL (Cycle 12, DIN/ISO: G39) ..... 270
Cycle function ..... 270
Please note while programming: ..... 270
Cycle parameters ..... 271
12.4 ORIENTED SPINDLE STOP (Cycle 13, DIN/ISO: G36) ..... 272
Cycle function ..... 272
Please note while programming: ..... 272
Cycle parameters ..... 272
12.5 TOLERANCE (Cycle 32, DIN/ISO: G62) ..... 273
Cycle function ..... 273
Influences of the geometry definition in the CAM system ..... 274
Please note while programming: ..... 275
Cycle parameters ..... 276

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13 Using Touch Probe Cycles ..... 277
13.1 General Information about Touch Probe Cycles ..... 278
Method of function ..... 278
Consider a basic rotation in the Manual Operation mode ..... 278
Cycles in the Manual and El. Handwheel Modes ..... 278
Touch probe cycles for automatic operation ..... 279
13.2 Before You Start Working with Touch Probe Cycles ..... 281
Maximum traverse to touch point: DIST in touch probe table ..... 281
Setup clearance to touch point: SET_UP in touch probe table ..... 281
Orient the infrared touch probe to the programmed probe direction: TRACK in touch probe table ..... 281
Touch trigger probe, probing feed rate: F in touch probe table ..... 282
Touch trigger probe, rapid traverse for positioning: FMAX ..... 282
Touch trigger probe, rapid traverse for positioning: F_PREPOS in touch probe table ..... 282
Multiple measurements ..... 282
Confidence range for multiple measurement ..... 282
Executing touch probe cycles ..... 283
13.3 Touch Probe Table ..... 284
General information ..... 284
Editing touch probe tables ..... 284
Touch probe data ..... 285

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14 Touch Probe Cycles: Automatic Measurement of Workpiece Misalignment ..... 287
14.1 Fundamentals ..... 288
Overview ..... 288
Characteristics common to all touch probe cycles for measuring workpiece misalignment ..... 289
14.2 BASIC ROTATION (Cycle 400, DIN/ISO: G400) ..... 290
Cycle run ..... 290
Please note while programming: ..... 290
Cycle parameters ..... 291
14.3 BASIC ROTATION from Two Holes (Cycle 401, DIN/ISO: G401) ..... 293
Cycle run ..... 293
Please note while programming: ..... 293
Cycle parameters ..... 294
14.4 BASIC ROTATION over Two Studs (Cycle 402, DIN/ISO: G402) ..... 296
Cycle run ..... 296
Please note while programming: ..... 296
Cycle parameters ..... 297
14.5 BASIC ROTATION compensation via rotary axis (Cycle 403, DIN/ISO: G403) ..... 299
Cycle run ..... 299
Please note while programming: ..... 299
Cycle parameters ..... 300
14.6 SET BASIC ROTATION (Cycle 404, DIN/ISO: G404) ..... 302
Cycle run ..... 302
Cycle parameters ..... 302
14.7 Compensating Workpiece Misalignment by Rotating the C Axis (Cycle 405, DIN/ISO: G405) ..... 303
Cycle run ..... 303
Please note while programming: ..... 304
Cycle parameters ..... 305

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15 Touch Probe Cycles: Automatic Datum Setting ..... 309
15.1 Fundamentals ..... 310
Overview ..... 310
Characteristics common to all touch probe cycles for datum setting ..... 311
15.2 SLOT CENTER REF PT (Cycle 408, DIN/ISO: G408) ..... 313
Cycle run ..... 313
Please note while programming: ..... 314
Cycle parameters ..... 314
15.3 DATUM RIDGE CENTER (Cycle 409, DIN/ISO: G409) ..... 317
Cycle run ..... 317
Please note while programming: ..... 317
Cycle parameters ..... 318
15.4 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF RECTANGLE (Cycle 410, DIN/ISO: G410) ..... 320
Cycle run ..... 320
Please note while programming: ..... 321
Cycle parameters ..... 321
15.5 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF RECTANGLE (Cycle 411, DIN/ISO: G411) ..... 324
Cycle run ..... 324
Please note while programming: ..... 325
Cycle parameters ..... 325
15.6 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF CIRCLE (Cycle 412, DIN/ISO: G412) ..... 328
Cycle run ..... 328
Please note while programming: ..... 329
Cycle parameters ..... 329
15.7 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF CIRCLE (Cycle 413, DIN/ISO: G413) ..... 332
Cycle run ..... 332
Please note while programming: ..... 333
Cycle parameters ..... 333
15.8 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF CORNER (Cycle 414, DIN/ISO: G414) ..... 336
Cycle run ..... 336
Please note while programming: ..... 337
Cycle parameters ..... 338
15.9 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF CORNER (Cycle 415, DIN/ISO: G415) ..... 341
Cycle run ..... 341
Please note while programming: ..... 342
Cycle parameters ..... 342

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 15.10 DATUM CIRCLE CENTER (Cycle 416, DIN/ISO: G416) ..... 345
Cycle run ..... 345
Please note while programming: ..... 346
Cycle parameters ..... 346
15.11 DATUM IN TOUCH PROBE AXIS (Cycle 417, DIN/ISO: G417) ..... 349
Cycle run ..... 349
Please note while programming: ..... 349
Cycle parameters ..... 350
15.12 DATUM AT CENTER OF 4 HOLES (Cycle 418, DIN/ISO: G418) ..... 351
Cycle run ..... 351
Please note while programming: ..... 352
Cycle parameters ..... 352
15.13 DATUM IN ONE AXIS (Cycle 419, DIN/ISO: G419) ..... 355
Cycle run ..... 355
Please note while programming: ..... 355
Cycle parameters ..... 356

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16 Touch Probe Cycles: Automatic Workpiece Inspection ..... 363
16.1 Fundamentals ..... 364
Overview ..... 364
Recording the results of measurement ..... 365
Measurement results in Q parameters ..... 367
Classification of results ..... 367
Tolerance monitoring ..... 368
Tool monitoring ..... 368
Reference system for measurement results ..... 369
16.2 REF. PLANE (Cycle 0, DIN/ISO: G55) ..... 370
Cycle run ..... 370
Please note while programming: ..... 370
Cycle parameters ..... 370
16.3 POLAR REFERENCE PLANE (Cycle 1) ..... 371
Cycle run ..... 371
Please note while programming: ..... 371
Cycle parameters ..... 372
16.4 MEASURE ANGLE (Cycle 420, DIN/ISO: G420) ..... 373
Cycle run ..... 373
Please note while programming: ..... 373
Cycle parameters ..... 374
16.5 MEASURE HOLE (Cycle 421, DIN/ISO: G421) ..... 376
Cycle run ..... 376
Please note while programming: ..... 376
Cycle parameters ..... 377
16.6 MEAS. CIRCLE OUTSIDE (Cycle 422, DIN/ISO: G422) ..... 380
Cycle run ..... 380
Please note while programming: ..... 380
Cycle parameters ..... 381
16.7 MEAS. RECTAN. INSIDE (Cycle 423, DIN/ISO: G423) ..... 384
Cycle run ..... 384
Please note while programming: ..... 385
Cycle parameters ..... 385
16.8 MEAS. RECTAN. OUTSIDE (Cycle 424, ISO: G424) ..... 388
Cycle run ..... 388
Please note while programming: ..... 389
Cycle parameters ..... 389
16.9 MEASURE INSIDE WIDTH (Cycle 425, DIN/ISO: G425) ..... 392
Cycle run ..... 392
Please note while programming: ..... 392
Cycle parameters ..... 393

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 16.10 MEASURE RIDGE WIDTH (Cycle 426, ISO: G426) ..... 395
Cycle run ..... 395
Please note while programming: ..... 395
Cycle parameters ..... 396
16.11 MEASURE COORDINATE (Cycle 427, DIN/ISO: G427) ..... 398
Cycle run ..... 398
Please note while programming: ..... 398
Cycle parameters ..... 399
16.12 MEAS. BOLT HOLE CIRC. (Cycle 430, DIN/ISO: G430) ..... 401
Cycle run ..... 401
Please note while programming: ..... 401
Cycle parameters ..... 402
16.13 MEASURE PLANE (Cycle 431, DIN/ISO: G431) ..... 405
Cycle run ..... 405
Please note while programming: ..... 406
Cycle parameters ..... 406
16.14 Programming Examples ..... 408

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17 Touch Probe Cycles: Special Functions ..... 413
17.1 Fundamentals ..... 414
Overview ..... 414
17.2 MEASURING (Cycle 3) ..... 415
Cycle run ..... 415
Please note while programming: ..... 415
Cycle parameters ..... 416

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18 Touch Probe Cycles: Automatic Tool Measurement ..... 417
18.1 Fundamentals ..... 418
Overview ..... 418
Differences between Cycles 31 to 33 and Cycles 481 to 483 ..... 419
Setting the machine parameters ..... 420
Entries in the tool table TOOL.T ..... 421
18.2 Calibrating the TT (Cycle 30 or 480, DIN/ISO: G480) ..... 423
Cycle run ..... 423
Please note while programming: ..... 423
Cycle parameters ..... 423
18.3 Measuring the Tool Length (Cycle 31 or 481, DIN/ISO: G481) ..... 424
Cycle run ..... 424
Please note while programming: ..... 425
Cycle parameters ..... 425
18.4 Measuring the Tool Radius (Cycle 32 or 482, ISO: G482) ..... 426
Cycle run ..... 426
Please note while programming: ..... 426
Cycle parameters ..... 427
18.5 Measuring Tool Length and Radius (Cycle 33 or 483, ISO: G483) ..... 428
Cycle run ..... 428
Please note while programming: ..... 428
Cycle parameters ..... 429

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Fundamentals /
Overviews
1.1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Frequently recurring machining cycles that comprise several working
steps are stored in the TNC memory as standard cycles. Coordinate
transformations and several special functions are also available as
cycles.
Most cycles use Q parameters as transfer parameters. Parameters
with specific functions that are required in several cycles always have
the same number: For example, Q200 is always assigned the setup
clearance, Q202 the plunging depth, etc.

Danger of collision!
Cycles sometimes execute extensive operations. For
safety reasons, you should run a graphical program test
before machining.

If you use indirect parameter assignments in cycles with

numbers greater than 200 (e.g. Q210 = Q1), any change in
the assigned parameter (e.g. Q1) will have no effect after
the cycle definition. Define the cycle parameter (e.g. Q210)
directly in such cases.
If you define a feed-rate parameter for fixed cycles greater
than 200, then instead of entering a numerical value you
can use soft keys to assign the feed rate defined in the
TOOL CALL block (FAUTO soft key). You can also use the
feed-rate alternatives FMAX (rapid traverse), FZ (feed per
tooth) and FU (feed per rev), depending on the respective
cycle and the function of the feed-rate parameter.
Note that, after a cycle definition, a change of the FAUTO
feed rate has no effect, because internally the TNC
assigns the feed rate from the TOOL CALL block when
processing the cycle definition.
If you want to delete a block that is part of a cycle, the TNC
asks you whether you want to delete the whole cycle.

36 Fundamentals / Overviews
 1.2 Available Cycle Groups
1.2 Available Cycle Groups
Overview of fixed cycles
U The soft-key row shows the available groups of
cycles.

Cycle group Soft key Page

Cycles for pecking, reaming, boring, and counterboring Page 58

Cycles for tapping, thread cutting and thread milling Page 92

Cycles for milling pockets, studs and slots Page 126

Cycles for producing point patterns, such as circular or linear hole patterns Page 158

SL (Subcontour List) cycles which allow the contour-parallel machining of relatively complex Page 170
contours consisting of several overlapping subcontours, cylinder surface interpolation

Cycles for multipass milling of flat or twisted surfaces Page 226

Coordinate transformation cycles which enable datum shift, rotation, mirror image, enlarging and Page 242
reducing for various contours

Special cycles such as dwell time, program call, oriented spindle stop and tolerance Page 268

U If required, switch to machine-specific fixed cycles.

These fixed cycles can be integrated by your machine
tool builder.

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1.2 Available Cycle Groups
Overview of touch probe cycles
U The soft-key row shows the available groups of
cycles.

Cycle group Soft key Page

Cycles for automatic measurement and compensation of workpiece misalignment Page 288

Cycles for automatic workpiece presetting Page 310

Cycles for automatic workpiece inspection Page 364

Calibration cycles, special cycles Page 414

Cycles for automatic tool measurement (enabled by the machine tool builder) Page 418

U If required, switch to machine-specific touch probe

cycles. These touch probe cycles can be integrated
by your machine tool builder.

38 Fundamentals / Overviews
Using Fixed Cycles
2.1 Working with Fixed Cycles
2.1 Working with Fixed Cycles
Machine-specific cycles
In addition to the HEIDENHAIN cycles, many machine tool builders
offer their own cycles in the TNC. These cycles are available in a
separate cycle-number range:
Cycles 300 to 399
Machine-specific cycles that are to be defined through the CYCLE
DEF key
Cycles 500 to 599
Machine-specific touch probe cycles that are to be defined through
the TOUCH PROBE key

Refer to your machine manual for a description of the

specific function.

Sometimes, machine-specific cycles also use transfer parameters,

which HEIDENHAIN already used in the standard cycles. The TNC
executes DEF-active cycles as soon as they are defined (see also
Calling cycles on page 42). It executes CALL-active cycles only after
they have been called (see also Calling cycles on page 42). When
DEF-active cycles and CALL-active cycles are used simultaneously, it
is important to prevent overwriting of transfer parameters already in
use. Use the following procedure:
U As a rule, always program DEF-active cycles before CALL-active
cycles.
U If you do want to program a DEF-active cycle between the definition
and call of a CALL-active cycle, do it only if there is no common use
of specific transfer parameters.

40 Using Fixed Cycles

 2.1 Working with Fixed Cycles
Defining a cycle using soft keys
U The soft-key row shows the available groups of
cycles.
U Press the soft key for the desired group of cycles, for
example DRILLING for the drilling cycles.
U Select the desired cycle, for example THREAD
MILLING. The TNC initiates the programming dialog
and asks all required input values. At the same time a
graphic of the input parameters is displayed in the
right screen window. The parameter that is asked for
in the dialog prompt is highlighted
U Enter all parameters requested by the TNC and
conclude each entry with the ENT key.
U The TNC ends the dialog when all required data has
been entered.

Defining a cycle using the GOTO function

U The soft-key row shows the available groups of
cycles.
U The TNC shows an overview of cycles in a pop-up
window.
U Choose the desired cycle with the arrow keys, or
U Enter the cycle number and confirm it with the ENT
key. The TNC then initiates the cycle dialog as
described above.

Example NC blocks
7 CYCL DEF 200 DRILLING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q201=3 ;DEPTH
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q210=0 ;DWELL TIME AT TOP
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q211=0.25 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH

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2.1 Working with Fixed Cycles
Calling cycles

Prerequisites
The following data must always be programmed before a
cycle call:
BLK FORM for graphic display (needed only for test
graphics)
Tool call
Direction of spindle rotation (M functions M3/M4)
Cycle definition (CYCL DEF)
For some cycles, additional prerequisites must be
observed. They are detailed in the descriptions for each
cycle.

The following cycles become effective automatically as soon as they

are defined in the part program. These cycles cannot and must not be
called:
Cycle 220 for point patterns on circles and Cycle 221 for point
patterns on lines
SL Cycle 14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY
SL Cycle 20 CONTOUR DATA
Cycle 32 TOLERANCE
Coordinate transformation cycles
Cycle 9 DWELL TIME
All touch probe cycles
You can call all other cycles with the functions described as follows.

42 Using Fixed Cycles

 2.1 Working with Fixed Cycles
Calling a cycle with CYCL CALL
The CYCL CALL function calls the most recently defined fixed cycle
once. The starting point of the cycle is the position that was
programmed last before the CYCL CALL block.
U To program the cycle call, press the CYCL CALL key.
U Press the CYCL CALL M soft key to enter a cycle call.
U If necessary, enter the miscellaneous function M (for
example M3 to switch the spindle on), or end the
dialog by pressing the END key.

Calling a cycle with CYCL CALL PAT

The CYCL CALL PAT function calls the most recently defined fixed cycle
at all positions that you defined in a PATTERN DEF pattern definition
(see Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF on page 44) or in a point table
(see Point Tables on page 52).

Calling a cycle with M99/89

The M99 function, which is active only in the block in which it is
programmed, calls the last defined fixed cycle once. You can program
M99 at the end of a positioning block. The TNC moves to this position
and then calls the last defined fixed cycle.
If the TNC is to execute the cycle automatically after every positioning
block, program the cycle call with M89.
To cancel the effect of M89, program:
M99 in the positioning block in which you move to the last starting
point, or
Define with CYCL DEF a new fixed cycle

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2.2 Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF
2.2 Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF
Application
You use the PATTERN DEF function to easily define regular machining
patterns, which you can call with the CYCL CALL PAT function. As with
the cycle definitions, support graphics that illustrate the respective
input parameter are also available for pattern definitions.

PATTERN DEF is to be used only in connection with the tool

axis Z.

The following machining patterns are available:

Machining pattern Soft key Page

POINT Page 46
Definition of up to any 9 machining
positions

ROW Page 47
Definition of a single frame, straight or
rotated

PATTERN Page 48
Definition of a single pattern, straight,
rotated or distorted

FRAME Page 49
Definition of a single frame, straight,
rotated or distorted

CIRCLE Page 50
Definition of a full circle

PITCH CIRCLE Page 51

Definition of a pitch circle

44 Using Fixed Cycles

 2.2 Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF
Entering PATTERN DEF definitions
U Select the Programming and Editing operating mode

U Press the Special Functions key

U Select the functions for contour and point machining

U Open a PATTERN DEF block

U Select the desired machining pattern, e.g. a single row

U Enter the required definitions, and confirm each entry
with the ENT key

Using PATTERN DEF

As soon as you have entered a pattern definition, you can call it with
the CYCL CALL PAT function (see Calling a cycle with CYCL CALL
PAT on page 43). The TNC then performs the most recently defined
machining cycle on the machining pattern you defined.

A machining pattern remains active until you define a new

one, or select a point table with the SEL PATTERN function.
You can use the mid-program startup function to select
any point at which you want to start or continue machining
(see User's Manual, Test Run and Program Run sections).

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2.2 Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF
Defining individual machining positions

You can enter up to 9 machining positions. Confirm each

entry with the ENT key.
If you have defined a workpiece surface in Z not equal to
0, then this value is effective in addition to the workpiece
surface Q203 that you defined in the machining cycle.

U X coord. of machining position (absolute): Enter X Example: NC blocks

coordinate.
10 L Z+100 R0 FMAX
U Y coord. of machining position (absolute): Enter Y
coordinate. 11 PATTERN DEF
POS1 (X+25 Y+33.5 Z+0)
U Workpiece surface coordinate (absolute): Enter Z POS2 (X+50 Y+75 Z+0)
coordinate at which machining is to begin.

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 2.2 Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF
Defining a single row

If you have defined a workpiece surface in Z not equal

to 0, then this value is effective in addition to the
workpiece surface Q203 that you defined in the
machining cycle.

U Starting point in X (absolute): Coordinate of the Example: NC blocks

starting point of the row in the X axis.
10 L Z+100 R0 FMAX
U Starting point in Y (absolute): Coordinate of the
starting point of the row in the Y axis. 11 PATTERN DEF
ROW1 (X+25 Y+33.5 D+8 NUM5 ROT+0 Z+0)
U Spacing of machining positions (incremental):
Distance between the machining positions. You can
enter a positive or negative value.
U Number of positions: Total number of machining
positions.
U Rot. position of entire pattern (absolute): Angle
of rotation around the entered starting point.
Reference axis: Major axis of the active machining
plane (e.g. X for tool axis Z). You can enter a positive
or negative value.
U Workpiece surface coordinate (absolute): Enter Z
coordinate at which machining is to begin.

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2.2 Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF
Defining a single pattern

If you have defined a workpiece surface in Z not equal to

0, then this value is effective in addition to the workpiece
surface Q203 that you defined in the machining cycle.
The Rotary pos. ref. ax. and Rotary pos. minor ax.
parameters are added to a previously performed rotated
position of the entire pattern.

U Starting point in X (absolute): Coordinate of the Example: NC blocks

starting point of the pattern in the X axis.
10 L Z+100 R0 FMAX
U Starting point in Y (absolute): Coordinate of the
starting point of the pattern in the Y axis. 11 PATTERN DEF
PAT1 (X+25 Y+33.5 DX+8 DY+10 NUMX5
U Spacing of machining positions X (incremental): NUMY4 ROT+0 ROTX+0 ROTY+0 Z+0)
Distance between the machining positions in the X
direction. You can enter a positive or negative value.
U Spacing of machining positions Y (incremental):
Distance between the machining positions in the Y
direction. You can enter a positive or negative value.
U Number of columns: Total number of columns in the
pattern
U Number of lines: Total number of rows in the pattern
U Rot. position of entire pattern (absolute): Angle
of rotation by which the entire pattern is rotated
around the entered starting point. Reference axis:
Major axis of the active machining plane (e.g. X for
tool axis Z). You can enter a positive or negative value.
U Rotary pos. ref. ax.: Angle of rotation around which
only the principal axis of the machining plane is
distorted with respect to the entered starting point.
You can enter a positive or negative value.
U Rotary pos. minor ax.: Angle of rotation around
which only the minor axis of the machining plane is
distorted with respect to the entered starting point.
You can enter a positive or negative value.
U Workpiece surface coordinate (absolute): Enter Z
coordinate at which machining is to begin.

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 2.2 Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF
Defining individual frames

If you have defined a workpiece surface in Z not equal to

0, then this value is effective in addition to the workpiece
surface Q203 that you defined in the machining cycle.
The Rotary pos. ref. ax. and Rotary pos. minor ax.
parameters are added to a previously performed rotated
position of the entire pattern.

U Starting point in X (absolute): Coordinate of the Example: NC blocks

starting point of the frame in the X axis.
10 L Z+100 R0 FMAX
U Starting point in Y (absolute): Coordinate of the
starting point of the frame in the Y axis. 11 PATTERN DEF
FRAME1 (X+25 Y+33.5 DX+8 DY+10 NUMX5
U Spacing of machining positions X (incremental): NUMY4 ROT+0 ROTX+0 ROTY+0 Z+0)
Distance between the machining positions in the X
direction. You can enter a positive or negative value.
U Spacing of machining positions Y (incremental):
Distance between the machining positions in the Y
direction. You can enter a positive or negative value.
U Number of columns: Total number of columns in the
pattern
U Number of lines: Total number of rows in the pattern
U Rot. position of entire pattern (absolute): Angle
of rotation by which the entire pattern is rotated
around the entered starting point. Reference axis:
Major axis of the active machining plane (e.g. X for
tool axis Z). You can enter a positive or negative value.
U Rotary pos. ref. ax.: Angle of rotation around which
only the principal axis of the machining plane is
distorted with respect to the entered starting point.
You can enter a positive or negative value.
U Rotary pos. minor ax.: Angle of rotation around
which only the minor axis of the machining plane is
distorted with respect to the entered starting point.
You can enter a positive or negative value.
U Workpiece surface coordinate (absolute): Enter Z
coordinate at which machining is to begin.

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2.2 Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF
Defining a full circle

If you have defined a workpiece surface in Z not equal to

0, then this value is effective in addition to the workpiece
surface Q203 that you defined in the machining cycle.

U Bolt-hole circle center X (absolute): Coordinate of Example: NC blocks

the circle center in the X axis.
10 L Z+100 R0 FMAX
U Bolt-hole circle center Y (absolute): Coordinate of
the circle center in the Y axis. 11 PATTERN DEF
CIRC1 (X+25 Y+33 D80 START+45 NUM8 Z+0)
U Bolt-hole circle diameter: Diameter of the bolt-hole
circle.
U Starting angle: Polar angle of the first machining
position. Reference axis: Major axis of the active
machining plane (e.g. X for tool axis Z). You can enter
a positive or negative value.
U Number of positions: Total number of machining
positions on the circle.
U Workpiece surface coordinate (absolute): Enter Z
coordinate at which machining is to begin.

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 2.2 Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF
Defining a circular arc

If you have defined a workpiece surface in Z not equal to

0, then this value is effective in addition to the workpiece
surface Q203 that you defined in the machining cycle.

U Bolt-hole circle center X (absolute): Coordinate of Example: NC blocks

the circle center in the X axis.
10 L Z+100 R0 FMAX
U Bolt-hole circle center Y (absolute): Coordinate of
the circle center in the Y axis. 11 PATTERN DEF
PITCHCIRC1 (X+25 Y+33 D80 START+45 STEP30
U Bolt-hole circle diameter: Diameter of the bolt-hole NUM8 Z+0)
circle.
U Starting angle: Polar angle of the first machining
position. Reference axis: Major axis of the active
machining plane (e.g. X for tool axis Z). You can enter
a positive or negative value.
U Stepping angle/end angle: Incremental polar angle
between two machining positions. You can enter a
positive or negative value. As an alternative you can
enter the end angle (switch via soft key).
U Number of positions: Total number of machining
positions on the circle.
U Workpiece surface coordinate (absolute): Enter Z
coordinate at which machining is to begin.

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2.3 Point Tables
2.3 Point Tables
Application
You should create a point table whenever you want to run a cycle, or
several cycles in sequence, on an irregular point pattern.
If you are using drilling cycles, the coordinates of the working plane in
the point table represent the hole centers. If you are using milling
cycles, the coordinates of the working plane in the point table
represent the starting-point coordinates of the respective cycle (e.g.
center-point coordinates of a circular pocket). Coordinates in the
spindle axis correspond to the coordinate of the workpiece surface.

Creating a point table

Select the Programming and Editing mode of operation.

Press the PGM MGT key to call the file manager

FILE NAME?

Enter the name and file type of the point table and
confirm your entry with the ENT key.

To select the unit of measure, press the MM or INCH

soft key. The TNC changes to the program blocks
window and displays an empty point table.

With the soft key INSERT LINE, insert new lines and
enter the coordinates of the desired machining
position.

Repeat the process until all desired coordinates have been entered.

The name of the point table must begin with a letter.

With the soft keys X OFF/ON, Y OFF/ON, Z OFF/ON
(second soft-key row), you can specify which coordinates
you want to enter in the point table.

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 2.3 Point Tables
Hiding single points from the machining process
In the FADE column of the point table you can specify if the defined
point is to be hidden during the machining process.

In the table, select the point to be hidden.

Select the FADE column.

Activate hiding, or

Deactivate hiding.

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2.3 Point Tables
Selecting a point table in the program
In the Programming and Editing mode of operation, select the
program for which you want to activate the point table:

Press the PGM CALL key to call the function for

selecting the point table.

Press the POINT TABLE soft key.

Enter the name of the point table and confirm your entry with the END
key. If the point table is not stored in the same directory as the NC
program, you must enter the complete path.

Example NC block
7 SEL PATTERN TNC:\DIRKT5\NUST35.PNT

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 2.3 Point Tables
Calling a cycle in connection with point tables

With CYCL CALL PAT the TNC runs the point table that you
last defined (even if you defined the point table in a
program that was nested with CALL PGM).

If you want the TNC to call the last defined fixed cycle at the points
defined in a point table, then program the cycle call with CYCLE CALL
PAT:
U To program the cycle call, press the CYCL CALL key.
U Press the CYCL CALL PAT soft key to call a point
table.
U Enter the feed rate at which the TNC is to move from
point to point (if you make no entry the TNC will move
at the last programmed feed rate; FMAX not valid).
U If required, enter a miscellaneous function M, then
confirm with the END key.
The TNC retracts the tool to the safety clearance between the starting
points. Depending on which is greater, the TNC uses either the spindle
axis coordinate from the cycle call or the value from cycle parameter
Q204 as the safety clearance.
If you want to move at reduced feed rate when pre-positioning in the
spindle axis, use the miscellaneous function M103.

Effect of the point tables with SL cycles and Cycle 12

The TNC interprets the points as an additional datum shift.

Effect of the point tables with Cycles 200 to 208 and 262 to 267
The TNC interprets the points of the working plane as coordinates of
the hole centers. If you want to use the coordinate defined in the point
table for the spindle axis as the starting point coordinate, you must
define the workpiece surface coordinate (Q203) as 0.

Effect of the point tables with Cycles 210 to 215

The TNC interprets the points as an additional datum shift. If you want
to use the points defined in the point table as starting-point
coordinates, you must define the starting points and the workpiece
surface coordinate (Q203) in the respective milling cycle as 0.

Effect of the point tables with Cycles 251 to 254

The TNC interprets the points of the working plane as coordinates of
the cycle starting point. If you want to use the coordinate defined in
the point table for the spindle axis as the starting point coordinate, you
must define the workpiece surface coordinate (Q203) as 0.

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2.3 Point Tables

56 Using Fixed Cycles

Fixed Cycles: Drilling
3.1 Fundamentals
3.1 Fundamentals

Overview
The TNC offers 9 cycles for all types of drilling operations:

Cycle Soft key Page

240 CENTERING Page 59
With automatic pre-positioning, 2nd set-
up clearance, optional entry of the
centering diameter or centering depth

200 DRILLING Page 61

With automatic pre-positioning, 2nd setup
clearance

201 REAMING Page 63

With automatic pre-positioning, 2nd setup
clearance

202 BORING Page 65

With automatic pre-positioning, 2nd setup
clearance

203 UNIVERSAL DRILLING Page 69

With automatic pre-positioning, 2nd setup
clearance, chip breaking, and
decrementing

204 BACK BORING Page 73

With automatic pre-positioning, 2nd setup
clearance

205 UNIVERSAL PECKING Page 77

With automatic pre-positioning, 2nd setup
clearance, chip breaking, and advanced
stop distance

208 BORE MILLING Page 81

With automatic pre-positioning, 2nd setup
clearance

241 SINGLE-LIP DEEP-HOLE DRILLING Page 84

With automatic pre-positioning to
deepened starting point, shaft speed and
coolant definition

58 Fixed Cycles: Drilling

 3.2 CENTERING (Cycle 240, DIN/ISO: G240)
3.2 CENTERING (Cycle 240,
DIN/ISO: G240)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis at rapid traverse
FMAX to the setup clearance above the workpiece surface.
2 The tool is centered at the programmed feed rate F to the entered
centering diameter or centering depth.
3 If defined, the tool remains at the centering depth.
4 Finally, the tool moves to setup clearance orif programmedto
the 2nd setup clearance at rapid traverse FMAX.

Please note while programming:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter Q344 (diameter)
or Q201 (depth) determines the working direction. If you
program the diameter or depth = 0, the cycle will not be
executed.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive diameter or depth is
entered. This means that the tool moves at rapid traverse
in the tool axis to setup clearance below the workpiece
surface!

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3.2 CENTERING (Cycle 240, DIN/ISO: G240)
Cycle parameters
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Enter a
positive value. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Z Q206
U Select Depth/Diameter (0/1) Q343: Select
whether centering is based on the entered diameter
or depth. If the TNC is to center based on the Q210
entered diameter, the point angle of the tool must Q200 Q204
be defined in the T-ANGLE column of the tool table Q203
TOOL.T.
0: Centering based on the entered depth Q201
1: Centering based on the entered diameter Q344

U Depth Q201 (incremental value): Distance between

workpiece surface and centering bottom (tip of
centering taper). Only effective if Q343=0 is defined.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 X
U Diameter (algebraic sign) Q344: Centering
diameter. Only effective if Q343=1 is defined. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of Y
the tool during centering in mm/min. Input range:
0 to 99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU.
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U Dwell time at depth Q211: Time in seconds that
the tool remains at the hole bottom. Input range:
0 to 3600.0000
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute): 20
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): X
Coordinate in the spindle axis at which no collision 30 80
between tool and workpiece (fixtures) can occur.
Input range: 0 to 99999.9999
Example: NC blocks

10 L Z+100 R0 FMAX
11 CYCL DEF 240 CENTERING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q343=1 ;SELECT DEPTH/DIA.
Q201=+0 ;DEPTH
Q344=-9 ;DIAMETER
Q206=250 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q211=0.1 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
Q203=+20 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=100 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
12 L X+30 Y+20 R0 FMAX M3 M99
13 L X+80 Y+50 R0 FMAX M99

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 3.3 DRILLING (Cycle 200)
3.3 DRILLING (Cycle 200)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis at rapid traverse
FMAX to the setup clearance above the workpiece surface.
2 The tool drills to the first plunging depth at the programmed feed
rate F.
3 The TNC returns the tool at FMAX to the setup clearance, dwells
there (if a dwell time was entered), and then moves at FMAX to
the setup clearance above the first plunging depth.
4 The tool then advances with another infeed at the programmed
feed rate F.
5 The TNC repeats this process (2 to 4) until the programmed depth
is reached.
6 The tool is retracted from the hole bottom to the setup clearance
orif programmedto the 2nd setup clearance at FMAX.

Please note while programming:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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3.3 DRILLING (Cycle 200)
Cycle parameters
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Enter a
positive value. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Z Q206
U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and bottom of hole (tip of drill
taper). Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q210

U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of Q200 Q204

Q203
the tool during drilling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU. Q202
Q201
U Plunging depth Q202 (incremental): Infeed per cut.
Input range 0 to 99999.9999. The depth does not
have to be a multiple of the plunging depth. The TNC
will go to depth in one movement if:
the plunging depth is equal to the depth X
the plunging depth is greater than the depth
U Dwell time at top Q210: Time in seconds that the
tool remains at setup clearance after having been
retracted from the hole for chip release. Input range Y
0 to 3600.0000
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute): 50
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool 20
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Dwell time at depth Q211: Time in seconds that the X
tool remains at the hole bottom. Input range 0 to 30 80
3600.0000

Example: NC blocks

11 CYCL DEF 200 DRILLING

Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q201=-15 ;DEPTH
Q206=250 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q210=0 ;DWELL TIME AT TOP
Q203=+20 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=100 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q211=0.1 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
12 L X+30 Y+20 FMAX M3
13 CYCL CALL
14 L X+80 Y+50 FMAX M99

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 3.4 REAMING (Cycle 201, DIN/ISO: G201)
3.4 REAMING (Cycle 201, DIN/ISO:
G201)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis to the entered setup
clearance above the workpiece surface at rapid traverse FMAX.
2 The tool reams to the entered depth at the programmed feed
rate F.
3 If programmed, the tool remains at the hole bottom for the entered
dwell time.
4 The tool then retracts to the setup clearance at the feed rate F, and
from thereif programmedto the 2nd setup clearance at FMAX.

Please note while programming:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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Cycle parameters
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999 Z Q206
U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and bottom of hole. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of Q200 Q204
Q203
the tool during reaming in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU.
Q201
U Dwell time at depth Q211: Time in seconds that the
tool remains at the hole bottom. Input range 0 to Q211
3600.0000
U Retraction feed rate Q208: Traversing speed of the
tool in mm/min when retracting from the hole. If you X
enter Q208 = 0, the tool retracts at the reaming feed
rate. Input range 0 to 99999.999
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range Y
0 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool 50
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.9999

20

X
30 80

Example: NC blocks

11 CYCL DEF 201 REAMING

Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q201=-15 ;DEPTH
Q206=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q211=0.5 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
Q208=250 ;RETRACTION FEED RATE
Q203=+20 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=100 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
12 L X+30 Y+20 FMAX M3
13 CYCL CALL
14 L X+80 Y+50 FMAX M9
15 L Z+100 FMAX M2

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 3.5 BORING (Cycle 202, DIN/ISO: G202)
3.5 BORING (Cycle 202, DIN/ISO:
G202)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis at rapid traverse
FMAX to the setup clearance above the workpiece surface.
2 The tool drills to the programmed depth at the feed rate for
plunging.
3 If programmed, the tool remains at the hole bottom for the entered
dwell time with active spindle rotation for cutting free.
4 The TNC then orients the spindle to the position that is defined in
parameter Q336.
5 If retraction is selected, the tool retracts in the programmed
direction by 0.2 mm (fixed value).
6 The TNC moves the tool at the retraction feed rate to the setup
clearance and then, if entered, to the 2nd setup clearance at
FMAX. If Q214=0, the tool point remains on the wall of the hole.

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3.5 BORING (Cycle 202, DIN/ISO: G202)
Please note while programming:

Machine and TNC must be specially prepared by the

machine tool builder for use of this cycle.
This cycle is effective only for machines with servo-
controlled spindle.

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
After the cycle is completed, the TNC restores the coolant
and spindle conditions that were active before the cycle
call.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!
Select a disengaging direction in which the tool moves
away from the edge of the hole.
Check the position of the tool tip when you program a
spindle orientation to the angle that you enter in Q336 (for
example, in the Positioning with Manual Data Input mode
of operation). Set the angle so that the tool tip is parallel to
a coordinate axis.
During retraction the TNC automatically takes an active
rotation of the coordinate system into account.

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 3.5 BORING (Cycle 202, DIN/ISO: G202)
Cycle parameters
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999 Z Q206
U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and bottom of hole. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of Q200 Q204
the tool during boring at mm/min. Input range: 0 to Q203
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU.
Q201 Q208
U Dwell time at depth Q211: Time in seconds that the
tool remains at the hole bottom. Input range 0 to Q211
3600.0000
U Retraction feed rate Q208: Traversing speed of the
tool in mm/min when retracting from the hole. If you X
enter Q208 = 0, the tool retracts at feed rate for
plunging. Input range 0 to 99999.999, alternatively
FMAX, FAUTO
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.999

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U Disengaging direction (0/1/2/3/4) Q214: Determine
the direction in which the TNC retracts the tool at the
hole bottom (after spindle orientation). Y
0 Do not retract tool
1 Retract tool in the negative ref. axis direction 50
2 Retract tool in the neg. minor axis direction
3 Retract tool in the positive ref. axis direction
4 Retract tool in the pos. minor axis direction
20
U Angle for spindle orientation Q336 (absolute): Angle
at which the TNC positions the tool before retracting
it. Input range -360.000 to 360.000
X
30 80

Example:

10 L Z+100 R0 FMAX
11 CYCL DEF 202 BORING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q201=-15 ;DEPTH
Q206=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q211=0.5 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
Q208=250 ;RETRACTION FEED RATE
Q203=+20 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=100 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q214=1 ;DISENGAGING DIRECTN
Q336=0 ;ANGLE OF SPINDLE
12 L X+30 Y+20 FMAX M3
13 CYCL CALL
14 L X+80 Y+50 FMAX M99

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 3.6 UNIVERSAL DRILLING (Cycle 203, DIN/ISO: G203)
3.6 UNIVERSAL DRILLING
(Cycle 203, DIN/ISO: G203)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis to the entered setup
clearance above the workpiece surface at rapid traverse FMAX.
2 The tool drills to the first plunging depth at the programmed feed
rate F.
3 If you have programmed chip breaking, the tool then retracts by
the entered retraction value. If you are working without chip
breaking, the tool retracts at the retraction feed rate to the setup
clearance, remains thereif programmedfor the entered dwell
time, and advances again at FMAX to the setup clearance above
the first PLUNGING DEPTH.
4 The tool then advances with another infeed at the programmed
feed rate. If programmed, the plunging depth is decreased after
each infeed by the decrement.
5 The TNC repeats this process (2 to 4) until the programmed total
hole depth is reached.
6 The tool remains at the hole bottomif programmedfor the
entered dwell time to cut free, and then retracts to the setup
clearance at the retraction feed rate. If programmed, the tool
moves to the 2nd setup clearance at FMAX.

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3.6 UNIVERSAL DRILLING (Cycle 203, DIN/ISO: G203)
Please note while programming:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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 3.6 UNIVERSAL DRILLING (Cycle 203, DIN/ISO: G203)
Cycle parameters
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999 Z Q206 Q208
U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and bottom of hole (tip of drill
taper). Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q210
Q200 Q204
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of
Q203
the tool during drilling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU. Q202
Q201
U Plunging depth Q202 (incremental): Infeed per cut.
Input range 0 to 99999.9999. The depth does not
have to be a multiple of the plunging depth. The TNC Q211
will go to depth in one movement if:
the plunging depth is equal to the depth X
the plunging depth is greater than the depth and no
chip breaking is defined
U Dwell time at top Q210: Time in seconds that the
tool remains at setup clearance after having been
retracted from the hole for chip release. Input range 0
to 3600.0000
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Decrement Q212 (incremental): Value by which the
TNC decreases the plunging depth Q202 after each
infeed. Input range 0 to 99999.9999

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3.6 UNIVERSAL DRILLING (Cycle 203, DIN/ISO: G203)
U No. of breaks before retracting Q213: Number of
chip breaks after which the TNC is to withdraw the
tool from the hole for chip release. For chip breaking, 11 CYCL DEF 203 UNIVERSAL DRILLING
the TNC retracts the tool each time by the value in Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q256. Input range 0 to 99999
Q201=-20 ;DEPTH
U Minimum plunging depth Q205 (incremental): If you
have entered a decrement, the TNC limits the Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
plunging depth to the value entered with Q205. Input Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
range 0 to 99999.9999
Q210=0 ;DWELL TIME AT TOP
U Dwell time at depth Q211: Time in seconds that the
tool remains at the hole bottom. Input range 0 to Q203=+20 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
3600.0000 Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
U Retraction feed rate Q208: Traversing speed of the Q212=0.2 ;DECREMENT
tool in mm/min when retracting from the hole. If you
Q213=3 ;BREAKS
enter Q208 = 0, the TNC retracts the tool at the feed
rate in Q206. Input range 0 to 99999.999, alternatively Q205=3 ;MIN. PLUNGING DEPTH
FMAX, FAUTO
Q211=0.25 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
U Retraction rate for chip breaking Q256 Q208=500 ;RETRACTION FEED RATE
(incremental): Value by which the TNC retracts the
tool during chip breaking. Input range 0.1000 to Q256=0.2 ;DIST. FOR CHIP BRKNG
99999.9999

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 3.7 BACK BORING (Cycle 204, DIN/ISO: G204)
3.7 BACK BORING (Cycle 204,
DIN/ISO: G204)
Cycle run
This cycle allows holes to be bored from the underside of the
workpiece. Z
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis at rapid traverse
FMAX to the setup clearance above the workpiece surface.
2 The TNC then orients the spindle to the 0 position with an
oriented spindle stop, and displaces the tool by the off-center
distance.
3 The tool is then plunged into the already bored hole at the feed rate
for pre-positioning until the tooth has reached the setup clearance
on the underside of the workpiece.
4 The TNC then centers the tool again over the bore hole, switches
on the spindle and the coolant and moves at the feed rate for
boring to the depth of bore. X
5 If a dwell time is entered, the tool will pause at the top of the bore
hole and will then be retracted from the hole again. Another
oriented spindle stop is carried out and the tool is once again
displaced by the off-center distance.
6 The TNC moves the tool at the pre-positioning feed rate to the
setup clearance and thenif enteredto the 2nd setup clearance
at FMAX.

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3.7 BACK BORING (Cycle 204, DIN/ISO: G204)
Please note while programming:

Machine and TNC must be specially prepared by the

machine tool builder for use of this cycle.
This cycle is effective only for machines with servo-
controlled spindle.
Special boring bars for upward cutting are required for this
cycle.

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter depth
determines the working direction. Note: A positive sign
bores in the direction of the positive spindle axis.
The entered tool length is the total length to the underside
of the boring bar and not just to the tooth.
When calculating the starting point for boring, the TNC
considers the tooth length of the boring bar and the
thickness of the material.

Danger of collision!
Check the position of the tool tip when you program a
spindle orientation to the angle that you enter in Q336 (for
example, in the Positioning with Manual Data Input mode
of operation). Set the angle so that the tool tip is parallel to
a coordinate axis. Select a disengaging direction in which
the tool moves away from the edge of the hole.

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 3.7 BACK BORING (Cycle 204, DIN/ISO: G204)
Cycle parameters
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range Z
0 to 99999.9999
U Depth of counterbore Q249 (incremental):
Distance between underside of workpiece and the
top of the hole. A positive sign means the hole will
be bored in the positive spindle axis direction. Input Q204
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q200

U Material thickness Q250 (incremental): Thickness of

the workpiece. Input range 0.0001 to 99999.9999 Q250 Q203
U Off-center distance Q251 (incremental): Off-center Q249
distance for the boring bar; value from tool data sheet.
Q200 X
Input range 0.0001 to 99999.9999
U Tool edge height Q252 (incremental): Distance
between the underside of the boring bar and the main
cutting tooth; value from tool data sheet. Input range
0.0001 to 99999.9999 Q253
Z
U Feed rate for pre-positioning Q253: Traversing
speed of the tool in mm/min when plunging into the
workpiece, or when retracting from the workpiece. Q251
Input range 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FMAX,
FAUTO Q252

U Feed rate for back boring Q254: Traversing speed

of the tool during back boring in mm/min. Input
range: 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU.
Q255
U Dwell time Q255: Dwell time in seconds at the top of
Q254
the bore hole. Input range 0 to 3600.000
X
Q214

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3.7 BACK BORING (Cycle 204, DIN/ISO: G204)
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999 11 CYCL DEF 204 BACK BORING

U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE

in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool Q249=+5 ;DEPTH OF COUNTERBORE
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 Q250=20 ;MATERIAL THICKNESS

U Disengaging direction (0/1/2/3/4) Q214: Determine Q251=3.5 ;OFF-CENTER DISTANCE

the direction in which the TNC displaces the tool by Q252=15 ;TOOL EDGE HEIGHT
the off-center distance (after spindle orientation).
Input of 0 is not permitted. Q253=750 ;F PRE-POSITIONING
Q254=200 ;F COUNTERSINKING
1 Retract tool in the negative ref. axis direction
Q255=0 ;DWELL TIME
2 Retract tool in the neg. minor axis direction
3 Retract tool in the positive ref. axis direction Q203=+20 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
4 Retract tool in the pos. minor axis direction Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
U Angle for spindle orientation Q336 (absolute): Angle Q214=1 ;DISENGAGING DIRECTN
at which the TNC positions the tool before it is Q336=0 ;ANGLE OF SPINDLE
plunged into or retracted from the bore hole. Input
range -360.0000 to 360.0000

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 3.8 UNIVERSAL PECKING (Cycle 205, DIN/ISO: G205)
3.8 UNIVERSAL PECKING (Cycle 205,
DIN/ISO: G205)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis to the entered setup
clearance above the workpiece surface at rapid traverse FMAX.
2 If you enter a deepened starting point, the TNC moves at the
defined positioning feed rate to the setup clearance above the
deepened starting point.
3 The tool drills to the first plunging depth at the programmed feed
rate F.
4 If you have programmed chip breaking, the tool then retracts by
the entered retraction value. If you are working without chip
breaking, the tool is moved at rapid traverse to the setup
clearance, and then at FMAX to the entered starting position
above the first plunging depth.
5 The tool then advances with another infeed at the programmed
feed rate. If programmed, the plunging depth is decreased after
each infeed by the decrement.
6 The TNC repeats this process (2 to 4) until the programmed total
hole depth is reached.
7 The tool remains at the hole bottomif programmedfor the
entered dwell time to cut free, and then retracts to the setup
clearance at the retraction feed rate. If programmed, the tool
moves to the 2nd setup clearance at FMAX.

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3.8 UNIVERSAL PECKING (Cycle 205, DIN/ISO: G205)
Please note while programming:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
If you enter advance stop distances Q258 not equal to Q259,
the TNC will change the advance stop distances between
the first and last plunging depths at the same rate.
If you use Q379 to enter a deepened starting point, the TNC
merely changes the starting point of the infeed
movement. Retraction movements are not changed by
the TNC, therefore they are calculated with respect to the
coordinate of the workpiece surface.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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 3.8 UNIVERSAL PECKING (Cycle 205, DIN/ISO: G205)
Cycle parameters
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999 Z Q206
U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and bottom of hole (tip of drill
taper). Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of Q200 Q204
Q203
the tool during drilling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to Q257
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU. Q202
Q201
U Plunging depth Q202 (incremental): Infeed per cut.
Input range 0 to 99999.9999. The depth does not
have to be a multiple of the plunging depth. The TNC Q211
will go to depth in one movement if:
the plunging depth is equal to the depth X
the plunging depth is greater than the depth
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Decrement Q212 (incremental): Value by which the
TNC decreases the plunging depth Q202. Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Minimum plunging depth Q205 (incremental): If you
have entered a decrement, the TNC limits the
plunging depth to the value entered with Q205. Input
range 0 to 99999.9999
U Upper advanced stop distance Q258 (incremental):
Setup clearance for rapid traverse positioning when
the TNC moves the tool again to the current plunging
depth after retraction from the hole; value for the first
plunging depth. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Lower advanced stop distance Q259 (incremental):
Setup clearance for rapid traverse positioning when
the TNC moves the tool again to the current plunging
depth after retraction from the hole; value for the last
plunging depth. Input range 0 to 99999.9999

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3.8 UNIVERSAL PECKING (Cycle 205, DIN/ISO: G205)
U Infeed depth for chip breaking Q257 (incremental):
Depth at which the TNC carries out chip breaking. No
chip breaking if 0 is entered. Input range 0 to 11 CYCL DEF 205 UNIVERSAL PECKING
99999.9999 Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
U Retraction rate for chip breaking Q256 Q201=-80 ;DEPTH
(incremental): Value by which the TNC retracts the
tool during chip breaking. The TNC retracts the tool at Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
a feed rate of 3000 mm/min. Input range 0.1000 to Q202=15 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
99999.9999.
Q203=+100 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
U Dwell time at depth Q211: Time in seconds that the
tool remains at the hole bottom. Input range 0 to Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
3600.0000 Q212=0.5 ;DECREMENT
U Deepened starting point Q379 (incremental with Q205=3 ;MIN. PLUNGING DEPTH
respect to the workpiece surface): Starting position of
Q258=0.5 ;UPPER ADV. STOP DIST.
drilling if a shorter tool has already pilot drilled to a
certain depth. The TNC moves at the feed rate for Q259=1 ;LOWER ADV. STOP DIST.
pre-positioning from the setup clearance to the
Q257=5 ;DEPTH FOR CHIP BRKNG
deepened starting point. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
Q256=0.2 ;DIST. FOR CHIP BRKNG
U Feed rate for pre-positioning Q253: Traversing
velocity of the tool during positioning from the setup Q211=0.25 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
clearance to a deepened starting point in mm/min. Q379=7.5 ;STARTING POINT
Effective only if Q379 is entered not equal to 0. Input
range 0 to 99999.999, alternatively FMAX, FAUTO Q253=750 ;F PRE-POSITIONING

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 3.9 BORE MILLING (Cycle 208, DIN/ISO: G208)
3.9 BORE MILLING (Cycle 208,
DIN/ISO: G208)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis at rapid traverse
FMAX to the programmed setup clearance above the workpiece
surface and then moves the tool to the bore hole circumference on
a rounded arc (if enough space is available).
2 The tool mills in a helix from the current position to the first
plunging depth at the programmed feed rate F.
3 When the drilling depth is reached, the TNC once again traverses
a full circle to remove the material remaining after the initial
plunge.
4 The TNC then positions the tool at the center of the hole again.
5 Finally the TNC returns to the setup clearance at FMAX. If
programmed, the tool moves to the 2nd setup clearance at FMAX.

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3.9 BORE MILLING (Cycle 208, DIN/ISO: G208)
Please note while programming:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
If you have entered the bore hole diameter to be the same
as the tool diameter, the TNC will bore directly to the
entered depth without any helical interpolation.
An active mirror function does not influence the type of
milling defined in the cycle.
Note that if the infeed distance is too large, the tool or the
workpiece may be damaged.
To prevent the infeeds from being too large, enter the
maximum plunge angle of the tool in the ANGLE column of
the tool table. The TNC then automatically calculates the
max. infeed permitted and changes your entered value
accordingly.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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 3.9 BORE MILLING (Cycle 208, DIN/ISO: G208)
Cycle parameters
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool lower edge and workpiece surface.
Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Z
U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and bottom of hole. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q204
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of Q200
Q203
the tool during helical drilling in mm/min. Input range: Q334
0 to 99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ.
Q201
U Infeed per helix Q334 (incremental): Depth of the tool
plunge with each helix (=360). Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range: X
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool Y
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Nominal diameter Q335 (absolute value): Bore-hole
Q206
diameter. If you have entered the nominal diameter to
be the same as the tool diameter, the TNC will bore
directly to the entered depth without any helical

Q335
interpolation. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Roughing diameter Q342 (absolute): As soon as you
enter a value greater than 0 in Q342, the TNC no
longer checks the ratio between the nominal
diameter and the tool diameter. This allows you to
rough-mill holes whose diameter is more than twice X
as large as the tool diameter. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Climb or up-cut Q351: Type of milling operation with Example: NC blocks
M3
+1 = climb milling 12 CYCL DEF 208 BORE MILLING
1 = up-cut milling
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q201=-80 ;DEPTH
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q334=1.5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q203=+100 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q335=25 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER
Q342=0 ;ROUGHING DIAMETER
Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT

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3.10 SINGLE-FLUTED DEEP-HOLE
DRILLING (Cycle 241, DIN/ISO:
G241)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis to the entered setup
clearance above the workpiece surface at rapid traverse FMAX.
2 Then the TNC moves the tool at the defined positioning feed rate
to the setup clearance above the deepened starting point and
switches on the drilling speed (M3) and the coolant. The TNC
executes the approach motion at the direction of rotation defined
in the cycle, with clockwise, counterclockwise or stationary
spindle.
3 The tool drills to the entered drilling depth at the programmed feed
rate F.
4 If programmed, the tool remains at the hole bottom for chip
breaking. Then the TNC switches off the coolant and resets the
drilling speed to the value defined for retraction.
5 After the dwell time at the hole bottom, the tool is retracted to the
setup clearance at the retraction feed rate. If programmed, the tool
moves to the 2nd setup clearance at FMAX.

Please note while programming:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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 3.10 SINGLE-FLUTED DEEP-HOLE DRILLING (Cycle 241, DIN/ISO: G241)
Cycle parameters
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999 Z Q253
U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and bottom of hole. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q208
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of Q200 Q204
the tool during drilling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to Q203
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU.
Q379 Q201
U Dwell time at depth Q211: Time in seconds that the Q206
tool remains at the hole bottom. Input range 0 to
3600.0000
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute): Q211
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range: X
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Deepened starting point Q379 (incremental with
respect to the workpiece surface): Starting position
for actual drilling operation. The TNC moves at the
feed rate for pre-positioning from the setup
clearance to the deepened starting point. Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Feed rate for pre-positioning Q253: Traversing
velocity of the tool during positioning from the setup
clearance to the deepened starting point in mm/min.
Effective only if Q379 is entered not equal to 0. Input
range 0 to 99999.999, alternatively FMAX, FAUTO
U Retraction feed rate Q208: Traversing speed of the
tool in mm/min when retracting from the hole. If you
enter Q208 = 0, the TNC retracts the tool at the feed
rate in Q206. Input range 0 to 99999.999, alternatively
FMAX, FAUTO

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 Example: NC blocks
3.10 SINGLE-FLUTED DEEP-HOLE DRILLING (Cycle 241, DIN/ISO: G241)
U Rotat. dir. of entry/exit (3/4/5) Q426: Desired
direction of spindle rotation when tool moves into and
retracts from the hole. Input range: 11 CYCL DEF 241 SINGLE-LIP DEEP-HOLE
3: Spindle rotation with M3 DRILLING
4: Spindle rotation with M4 Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
5: Movement with stationary spindle
Q201=-80 ;DEPTH
U Spindle speed of entry/exit Q427: Desired spindle
speed when tool moves into and retracts from the Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
hole Input range 0 to 99999 Q211=0.25 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
U Drilling speed Q428: Desired speed for drilling Input Q203=+100 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
range 0 to 99999
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
U M function for coolant on? Q429: M function for
switching on the coolant The TNC switches the Q379=7.5 ;STARTING POINT
coolant on if the tool is in the hole at the deepened Q253=750 ;F PRE-POSITIONING
starting point Input range 0 to 999
Q208=1000 ;RETRACTION FEED RATE
U M function for coolant off? Q430: M function for
Q426=3 ;DIR. OF SPINDLE ROT.
switching off the coolant The TNC switches the
coolant off if the tool is at the hole depth. Input range Q427=25 ;ROT. SPEED INFEED/OUT
0 to 999
Q428=500 ;DRILLING SPEED
Q429=8 ;COOLANT ON
Q430=9 ;COOLANT OFF

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 3.11 Programming Examples
3.11 Programming Examples

Example: Drilling cycles

Y
100
90

10

X
10 20 80 90 100

0 BEGIN PGM C200 MM

1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-20 Definition of workpiece blank
2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0
3 TOOL CALL 1 Z S4500 Tool call (tool radius 3)
4 L Z+250 R0 FMAX Retract the tool
5 CYCL DEF 200 DRILLING Cycle definition
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q201=-15 ;DEPTH
Q206=250 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGN
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q210=0 ;DWELL TIME AT TOP
Q203=-10 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=20 ;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q211=0.2 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH

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6 L X+10 Y+10 R0 FMAX M3 Approach hole 1, spindle ON
7 CYCL CALL Cycle call
8 L Y+90 R0 FMAX M99 Approach hole 2, call cycle
9 L X+90 R0 FMAX M99 Approach hole 3, call cycle
10 L Y+10 R0 FMAX M99 Approach hole 4, call cycle
11 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program
12 END PGM C200 MM

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 3.11 Programming Examples
Example: Using drilling cycles in connection with PATTERN DEF

The drill hole coordinates are stored in the

pattern definition PATTERN DEF POS and are called
by the TNC with CYCL CALL PAT:
Y

M6
The tool radii are selected so that all work steps
100
can be seen in the test graphics.
90
Program sequence
65
Centering (tool radius 4)
Drilling (tool radius 2.4) 55

Tapping (tool radius 3)

30

10

X
10 20 40 80 90 100

0 BEGIN PGM 1 MM
1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-20 Definition of workpiece blank
2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Y+0
3 TOOL CALL 1 Z S5000 Call the centering tool (tool radius 4)
4 L Z+10 R0 F5000 Move tool to clearance height (enter a value for F)
The TNC positions to the clearance height after every cycle
5 PATTERN DEF Define all drilling positions in the point pattern
POS1( X+10 Y+10 Z+0 )
POS2( X+40 Y+30 Z+0 )
POS3( X+20 Y+55 Z+0 )
POS4( X+10 Y+90 Z+0 )
POS5( X+90 Y+90 Z+0 )
POS6( X+80 Y+65 Z+0 )
POS7( X+80 Y+30 Z+0 )
POS8( X+90 Y+10 Z+0 )

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6 CYCL DEF 240 CENTERING Cycle definition: CENTERING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q343=0 ;SELECT DEPTH/DIA.
Q201=-2 ;DEPTH
Q344=-10 ;DIAMETER
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGN
Q211=0 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
7 CYCL CALL PAT F5000 M13 Call the cycle in connection with point pattern
8 L Z+100 R0 FMAX Retract the tool, change the tool
9 TOOL CALL 2 Z S5000 Call the drilling tool (radius 2.4)
10 L Z+10 R0 F5000 Move tool to clearance height (enter a value for F)
11 CYCL DEF 200 DRILLING Cycle definition: drilling
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q201=-25 ;DEPTH
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PECKING
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q210=0 ;DWELL TIME AT TOP
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q211=0.2 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
12 CYCL CALL PAT F5000 M13 Call the cycle in connection with point pattern
13 L Z+100 R0 FMAX Retract the tool
14 TOOL CALL 3 Z S200 Call the tapping tool (radius 3)
15 L Z+50 R0 FMAX Move tool to clearance height
16 CYCL DEF 206 TAPPING NEW Cycle definition for tapping
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q201=-25 ;DEPTH OF THREAD
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PECKING
Q211=0 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
17 CYCL CALL PAT F5000 M13 Call the cycle in connection with point pattern
18 L Z+100 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program
19 END PGM 1 MM

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Fixed Cycles: Tapping /
Thread Milling
4.1 Fundamentals
4.1 Fundamentals
Overview
The TNC offers 8 cycles for all types of threading operations:

Cycle Soft key Page

206 TAPPING NEW Page 93
With a floating tap holder, with automatic
pre-positioning, 2nd setup clearance

207 RIGID TAPPING NEW Page 95

Without a floating tap holder, with
automatic pre-positioning, 2nd set-up
clearance

209 TAPPING W/ CHIP BREAKING Page 98

Without a floating tap holder, with
automatic pre-positioning, 2nd set-up
clearance, chip breaking

262 THREAD MILLING Page 103

Cycle for milling a thread in pre-drilled
material

263 THREAD MILLING/CNTSNKG Page 106

Cycle for milling a thread in pre-drilled
material and machining a countersunk
chamfer

264 THREAD DRILLING/MILLING Page 110

Cycle for drilling into the solid material
with subsequent milling of the thread
with a tool

265 HEL.THREAD DRILLING/MILLING Page 114

Cycle for milling the thread into the solid
material

267 OUTSIDE THREAD MILLING Page 114

Cycle for milling an external thread and
machining a countersunk chamfer

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 4.2 TAPPING NEW with a Floating Tap Holder (Cycle 206, DIN/ISO: G206)
4.2 TAPPING NEW with a Floating
Tap Holder (Cycle 206, DIN/ISO:
G206)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis to the entered setup
clearance above the workpiece surface at rapid traverse FMAX.
2 The tool drills to the total hole depth in one movement.
3 Once the tool has reached the total hole depth, the direction of
spindle rotation is reversed and the tool is retracted to the setup
clearance at the end of the dwell time. If programmed, the tool
moves to the 2nd setup clearance at FMAX.
4 At the setup clearance, the direction of spindle rotation reverses
once again.

Please note while programming:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
A floating tap holder is required for tapping. It must
compensate the tolerances between feed rate and spindle
speed during the tapping process.
When a cycle is being run, the spindle speed override knob
is disabled. The feed-rate override knob is active only
within a limited range, which is defined by the machine
tool builder (refer to your machine manual).
For tapping right-hand threads activate the spindle with M3,
for left-hand threads use M4.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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4.2 TAPPING NEW with a Floating Tap Holder (Cycle 206, DIN/ISO: G206)
Cycle parameters
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip (at starting position) and workpiece
surface. Standard value: approx. 4 times the thread Z
pitch. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q206

U Total hole depth Q201 (thread length, incremental):

Distance between workpiece surface and end of
thread. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q204
Q200
U Feed rate F Q206: Traversing speed of the tool during Q203
tapping. Input range: 0 to 99999.999, alternatively
FAUTO Q201
U Dwell time at bottom Q211: Enter a value between
0 and 0.5 seconds to avoid wedging of the tool during
retraction. Input range 0 to 3600.0000 Q211
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute): X
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Example: NC blocks
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool 25 CYCL DEF 206 TAPPING NEW
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
99999.9999
Q201=-20 ;DEPTH
The feed rate is calculated as follows: F = S x p Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
F: Feed rate (mm/min) Q211=0.25 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
S: Spindle speed (rpm)
Q203=+25 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
p: Thread pitch (mm)
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Retracting after a program interruption
If you interrupt program run during tapping with the machine stop
button, the TNC will display a soft key with which you can retract the
tool.

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 4.3 RIGID TAPPING without a Floating Tap Holder NEW (Cycle 207,
DIN/ISO: G207)
4.3 RIGID TAPPING without a
Floating Tap Holder NEW
(Cycle 207, DIN/ISO: G207)
Cycle run
The TNC cuts the thread without a floating tap holder in one or more
passes.
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis to the entered setup
clearance above the workpiece surface at rapid traverse FMAX.
2 The tool drills to the total hole depth in one movement.
3 Once the tool has reached the total hole depth, the direction of
spindle rotation is reversed and the tool is retracted to the setup
clearance at the end of the dwell time. If programmed, the tool
moves to the 2nd setup clearance at FMAX.
4 The TNC stops the spindle turning at setup clearance.

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4.3 RIGID TAPPING without a Floating Tap Holder NEW (Cycle 207,
DIN/ISO: G207) Please note while programming:

Machine and TNC must be specially prepared by the

machine tool builder for use of this cycle.
This cycle is effective only for machines with servo-
controlled spindle.

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the total hole depth parameter
determines the working direction.
The TNC calculates the feed rate from the spindle speed.
If the feed-rate override is used during tapping, the TNC
automatically adjusts the feed rate.
The feed-rate override knob is disabled.
At the end of the cycle the spindle comes to a stop. Before
the next operation, restart the spindle with M3 (or M4).

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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 4.3 RIGID TAPPING without a Floating Tap Holder NEW (Cycle 207,
DIN/ISO: G207)
Cycle parameters
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip (at starting position) and workpiece
surface. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
Q239
U Total hole depth Q201 (incremental): Distance
between workpiece surface and end of thread. Input Z
range: -99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Pitch Q239 Q204
Q200
Pitch of the thread. The algebraic sign differentiates Q203
between right-hand and left-hand threads:
+ = right-hand thread Q201
= left-hand thread
Input range -99.9999 to 99.9999
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
X

U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate

Example: NC blocks
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to 26 CYCL DEF 207 RIGID TAPPING NEW
99999.9999
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Retracting after a program interruption
Q201=-20 ;DEPTH
If you interrupt program run during thread cutting with the machine
stop button, the TNC will display the MANUAL OPERATION soft key. Q239=+1 ;PITCH
If you press the MANUAL OPERATION key, you can retract the tool Q203=+25 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
under program control. Simply press the positive axis direction button
of the active spindle axis. Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE

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4.4 TAPPING WITH CHIP BREAKING (Cycle 209, DIN/ISO: G209)
4.4 TAPPING WITH CHIP
BREAKING (Cycle 209,
DIN/ISO: G209)
Cycle run
The TNC machines the thread in several passes until it reaches the
programmed depth. You can define in a parameter whether the tool is
to be retracted completely from the hole for chip breaking.
1 The TNC positions the tool in the tool axis at rapid traverse FMAX
to the programmed setup clearance above the workpiece surface.
There it carries out an oriented spindle stop.
2 The tool moves to the programmed infeed depth, reverses the
direction of spindle rotation and retracts by a specific distance or
completely for chip breaking, depending on the definition. If you
have defined a factor for increasing the spindle speed, the TNC
retracts from the hole at the corresponding speed
3 It then reverses the direction of spindle rotation again and
advances to the next infeed depth.
4 The TNC repeats this process (2 to 3) until the programmed thread
depth is reached.
5 The tool is then retracted to the setup clearance. If programmed,
the tool moves to the 2nd setup clearance at FMAX.
6 The TNC stops the spindle turning at setup clearance.

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 4.4 TAPPING WITH CHIP BREAKING (Cycle 209, DIN/ISO: G209)
Please note while programming:

Machine and TNC must be specially prepared by the

machine tool builder for use of this cycle.
This cycle is effective only for machines with servo-
controlled spindle.

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the parameter thread depth
determines the working direction.
The TNC calculates the feed rate from the spindle speed.
If the feed-rate override is used during tapping, the TNC
automatically adjusts the feed rate.
The feed-rate override knob is disabled.
If you defined an rpm factor for fast retraction in cycle
parameter Q403, the TNC limits the speed to the maximum
speed of the active gear range.
At the end of the cycle the spindle comes to a stop. Before
the next operation, restart the spindle with M3 (or M4).

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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Cycle parameters
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip (at starting position) and workpiece
surface. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
Q239
U Thread depth Q201 (incremental): Distance
between workpiece surface and end of thread. Z
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Pitch Q239 Q204
Q200
Pitch of the thread. The algebraic sign differentiates Q203
between right-hand and left-hand threads:
+ = right-hand thread Q201
= left-hand thread
Input range -99.9999 to 99.9999
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
X

U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate

Example: NC blocks
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to 26 CYCL DEF 209 TAPPING W/ CHIP BRKG
99999.9999
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
U Infeed depth for chip breaking Q257 (incremental):
Depth at which TNC carries out chip breaking. Input Q201=-20 ;DEPTH
range 0 to 99999.9999 Q239=+1 ;PITCH
U Retraction rate for chip breaking Q256: The TNC Q203=+25 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
multiplies the pitch Q239 by the programmed value
and retracts the tool by the calculated value during Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
chip breaking. If you enter Q256 = 0, the TNC retracts Q257=5 ;DEPTH FOR CHIP BRKNG
the tool completely from the hole (to the setup
clearance) for chip breaking. Input range 0.1000 to Q256=+25 ;DIST. FOR CHIP BRKNG
99999.9999 Q336=50 ;ANGLE OF SPINDLE
U Angle for spindle orientation Q336 (absolute): Angle Q403=1.5 ;RPM FACTOR
at which the TNC positions the tool before machining
the thread. This allows you to regroove the thread, if
required. Input range 360.0000 to 360.0000.
U RPM factor for retraction Q403: Factor by which the
TNC increases the spindle speedand therefore also
the retraction feed ratewhen retracting from the
drill hole. Input range 0.0001 to 10, rpm is increased
at most to the maximum speed of the active gear
range.

Retracting after a program interruption

If you interrupt program run during thread cutting with the machine
stop button, the TNC will display the MANUAL OPERATION soft key.
If you press the MANUAL OPERATION key, you can retract the tool
under program control. Simply press the positive axis direction button
of the active spindle axis.

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 4.5 Fundamentals of Thread Milling
4.5 Fundamentals of Thread Milling
Prerequisites
Your machine tool should feature internal spindle cooling (cooling
lubricant at least 30 bars, compressed air supply at least 6 bars).
Thread milling usually leads to distortions of the thread profile. To
correct this effect, you need tool-specific compensation values
which are given in the tool catalog or are available from the tool
manufacturer. You program the compensation with the delta value
for the tool radius DR in the TOOL CALL.
The Cycles 262, 263, 264 and 267 can only be used with rightward
rotating tools. For Cycle 265 you can use rightward and leftward
rotating tools.
The working direction is determined by the following input
parameters: Algebraic sign Q239 (+ = right-hand thread / = left-
hand thread) and milling method Q351 (+1 = climb / 1 = up-cut).
The table below illustrates the interrelation between the individual
input parameters for rightward rotating tools.
Internal thread Pitch Climb/Up-cut Work direction
Right-handed + +1(RL) Z+

Left-handed 1(RR) Z+

Right-handed + 1(RR) Z

Left-handed +1(RL) Z

External thread Pitch Climb/Up-cut Work direction

Right-handed + +1(RL) Z

Left-handed 1(RR) Z

Right-handed + 1(RR) Z+

Left-handed +1(RL) Z+

The TNC references the programmed feed rate during

thread milling to the tool cutting edge. Since the TNC,
however, always displays the feed rate relative to the path
of the tool tip, the displayed value does not match the
programmed value.
The machining direction of the thread changes if you
execute a thread milling cycle in connection with Cycle 8
MIRRORING in only one axis.

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Danger of collision!
Always program the same algebraic sign for the infeeds:
Cycles comprise several sequences of operation that are
independent of each other. The order of precedence
according to which the work direction is determined is
described with the individual cycles. For example, if you
only want to repeat the countersinking process of a cycle,
enter 0 for the thread depth. The work direction will then
be determined from the countersinking depth.
Procedure in case of a tool break
If a tool break occurs during thread cutting, stop the
program run, change to the Positioning with MDI
operating mode and move the tool in a linear path to the
hole center. You can then retract the tool in the infeed axis
and replace it.

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 4.6 THREAD MILLING (Cycle 262, DIN/ISO: G262)
4.6 THREAD MILLING (Cycle 262,
DIN/ISO: G262)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis to the entered setup
clearance above the workpiece surface at rapid traverse FMAX. Y
2 The tool moves at the programmed feed rate for pre-positioning to
the starting plane. The starting plane is derived from the algebraic
sign of the thread pitch, the milling method (climb or up-cut milling)
and the number of threads per step. Q207
3 The tool then approaches the thread diameter tangentially in a
helical movement. Before the helical approach, a compensating

Q335
motion of the tool axis is carried out in order to begin at the
programmed starting plane for the thread path.
4 Depending on the setting of the parameter for the number of
threads, the tool mills the thread in one helical movement, in
several offset movements or in one continuous movement.
5 After this, the tool departs the contour tangentially and returns to X
the starting point in the working plane.
6 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool at rapid traverse
to the setup clearance, orif programmedto the 2nd setup
clearance.

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Please note while programming:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter thread depth
determines the working direction. If you program the
thread DEPTH = 0, the cycle will not be executed.
The nominal thread diameter is approached in a semi-circle
from the center. A pre-positioning movement to the side
is carried out if the pitch of the tool diameter is four times
smaller than the nominal thread diameter.
Note that the TNC makes a compensation movement in
the tool axis before the approach movement. The length
of the compensation movement is at most half of the
thread pitch. Ensure sufficient space in the hole!
If you change the thread depth, the TNC automatically
changes the starting point for the helical movement.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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 4.6 THREAD MILLING (Cycle 262, DIN/ISO: G262)
Cycle parameters
U Nominal diameter Q335: Nominal thread diameter.
Input range 0 to 99999.9999
Q239
U Thread pitch Q239: Pitch of the thread. The algebraic
sign differentiates between right-hand and left-hand Z Q253
threads:
+ = right-hand thread
= left-hand thread Q200 Q204
Input range -99.9999 to 99.9999
U Thread depth Q201 (incremental): Distance Q201
between workpiece surface and root of thread.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q203
U Threads per step Q355: Number of thread
revolutions by which the tool is moved: X
0 = one 360 helical line to the thread depth
1 = continuous helical path over the entire length of
the thread
>1 = several helical paths with approach and
departure; between them, the TNC offsets the tool by Q355 = 0 Q355 = 1 Q355 > 1
Q355, multiplied by the pitch. Input range 0 to 99999
U Feed rate for pre-positioning Q253: Traversing
speed of the tool in mm/min when plunging into the
workpiece, or when retracting from the workpiece.
Input range 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FMAX,
FAUTO
U Climb or up-cut Q351: Type of milling operation with
M3
+1 = climb milling
1 = up-cut milling
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range: Example: NC blocks
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
25 CYCL DEF 262 THREAD MILLING
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
Q335=10 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to Q239=+1.5 ;PITCH
99999.9999
Q201=-20 ;DEPTH OF THREAD
U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the Q355=0 ;THREADS PER STEP
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.999, alternatively FAUTO. Q253=750 ;F PRE-POSITIONING
Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+30 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING

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4.7 THREAD MILLING/COUNTERSINKING
(Cycle 263, DIN/ISO: G263)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis to the entered setup
clearance above the workpiece surface at rapid traverse FMAX.
Countersinking
2 The tool moves at the feed rate for pre-positioning to the
countersinking depth minus the setup clearance, and then at the
feed rate for countersinking to the countersinking depth.
3 If a safety clearance to the side has been entered, the TNC
immediately positions the tool at the feed rate for pre-positioning
to the countersinking depth.
4 Then, depending on the available space, the TNC makes a
tangential approach to the core diameter, either tangentially from
the center or with a pre-positioning move to the side, and follows
a circular path.
Countersinking at front
5 The tool moves at the feed rate for pre-positioning to the
countersinking depth at front.
6 The TNC positions the tool without compensation from the center
on a semicircle to the offset at front, and then follows a circular
path at the feed rate for countersinking.
7 The tool then moves in a semicircle to the hole center.
Thread milling
8 The TNC moves the tool at the programmed feed rate for pre-
positioning to the starting plane for the thread. The starting plane
is determined from the thread pitch and the type of milling (climb
or up-cut).
9 Then the tool moves tangentially on a helical path to the thread
diameter and mills the thread with a 360 helical motion.
10 After this, the tool departs the contour tangentially and returns to
the starting point in the working plane.
11 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool at rapid traverse
to setup clearance, orif programmedto the 2nd setup
clearance.

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 4.7 THREAD MILLING/COUNTERSINKING (Cycle 263, DIN/ISO: G263)
Please note while programming:

Before programming, note the following:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole
center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign of the cycle parameters depth of thread,
countersinking depth or sinking depth at front determines
the working direction. The working direction is defined in
the following sequence:
1st: Depth of thread
2nd: Countersinking depth
3rd: Depth at front
If you program a depth parameter to be 0, the TNC does
not execute that step.
If you want to countersink with the front of the tool, define
the countersinking depth as 0.
Program the thread depth as a value smaller than the
countersinking depth by at least one-third the thread pitch.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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Cycle parameters
U Nominal diameter Q335: Nominal thread diameter.
Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Y
U Thread pitch Q239: Pitch of the thread. The algebraic
sign differentiates between right-hand and left-hand
threads:
Q207
+ = right-hand thread
= left-hand thread
Input range -99.9999 to 99.9999

Q335
U Thread depth Q201 (incremental): Distance
between workpiece surface and root of thread.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Countersinking depth Q356 (incremental): Distance
between tool point and the top surface of the X
workpiece. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Feed rate for pre-positioning Q253: Traversing
speed of the tool in mm/min when plunging into the
workpiece, or when retracting from the workpiece.
Input range 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FMAX, Q356
FAUTO Q239

U Climb or up-cut Q351: Type of milling operation with Z

M3
Q253
+1 = climb milling
1 = up-cut milling Q200 Q204

U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance

between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range Q201
0 to 99999.9999
Q203
U Setup clearance to the side Q357 (incremental):
Distance between tool tooth and the wall of the hole.
Input range 0 to 99999.9999
X

U Depth at front Q358 (incremental): Distance

between tool tip and the top surface of the workpiece
for countersinking at the front of the tool. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q359
U Countersinking offset at front Q359 (incremental):
Distance by which the TNC moves the tool center Z
away from the hole center. Input range 0 to
99999.9999

Q358

X
Q357

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4.7 THREAD MILLING/COUNTERSINKING (Cycle 263, DIN/ISO: G263)

U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999 25 CYCL DEF 263 THREAD MLLNG/CNTSNKG

U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate Q335=10 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER

in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool Q239=+1.5 ;PITCH
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 Q201=-16 ;DEPTH OF THREAD

U Feed rate for countersinking Q254: Traversing Q356=-20 ;COUNTERSINKING DEPTH

speed of the tool during countersinking in mm/min. Q253=750 ;F PRE-POSITIONING
Input range: 0 to 99999.999, alternatively FAUTO,
FU. Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to Q357=0.2 ;CLEARANCE TO SIDE
99999.9999, alternatively FAUTO.
Q358=+0 ;DEPTH AT FRONT
Q359=+0 ;OFFSET AT FRONT
Q203=+30 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q254=150 ;F COUNTERSINKING
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING

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4.8 THREAD DRILLING/MILLING
(Cycle 264, DIN/ISO: G264)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis to the entered setup
clearance above the workpiece surface at rapid traverse FMAX.
Drilling
2 The tool drills to the first plunging depth at the programmed feed
rate for plunging.
3 If you have programmed chip breaking, the tool then retracts by
the entered retraction value. If you are working without chip
breaking, the tool is moved at rapid traverse to the setup
clearance, and then at FMAX to the entered starting position
above the first plunging depth.
4 The tool then advances with another infeed at the programmed
feed rate.
5 The TNC repeats this process (2 to 4) until the programmed total
hole depth is reached.
Countersinking at front
6 The tool moves at the feed rate for pre-positioning to the
countersinking depth at front.
7 The TNC positions the tool without compensation from the center
on a semicircle to the offset at front, and then follows a circular
path at the feed rate for countersinking.
8 The tool then moves in a semicircle to the hole center.
Thread milling
9 The TNC moves the tool at the programmed feed rate for pre-
positioning to the starting plane for the thread. The starting plane
is determined from the thread pitch and the type of milling (climb
or up-cut).
10 Then the tool moves tangentially on a helical path to the thread
diameter and mills the thread with a 360 helical motion.
11 After this, the tool departs the contour tangentially and returns to
the starting point in the working plane.
12 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool at rapid traverse
to setup clearance, orif programmedto the 2nd setup
clearance.

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 4.8 THREAD DRILLING/MILLING (Cycle 264, DIN/ISO: G264)
Please note while programming:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign of the cycle parameters depth of thread,
countersinking depth or sinking depth at front determines
the working direction. The working direction is defined in
the following sequence:
1st: Depth of thread
2nd: Total hole depth
3rd: Depth at front
If you program a depth parameter to be 0, the TNC does
not execute that step.
Program the thread depth as a value smaller than the total
hole depth by at least one-third the thread pitch.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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Cycle parameters
U Nominal diameter Q335: Nominal thread diameter.
Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Y
U Thread pitch Q239: Pitch of the thread. The algebraic
sign differentiates between right-hand and left-hand
threads:
Q207
+ = right-hand thread
= left-hand thread
Input range -99.9999 to 99.9999

Q335
U Thread depth Q201 (incremental): Distance
between workpiece surface and root of thread.
Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Total hole depth Q356 (incremental): Distance
between workpiece surface and bottom of hole. Input X
range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Feed rate for pre-positioning Q253: Traversing
speed of the tool in mm/min when plunging into the
workpiece, or when retracting from the workpiece.
Input range 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FMAX,
FAUTO Q239
Q253
U Climb or up-cut Q351: Type of milling operation with Z
M3
+1 = climb milling
1 = up-cut milling Q200 Q204

U Plunging depth Q202 (incremental): Infeed per cut.

The depth does not have to be a multiple of the
plunging depth. Input range 0 to 99999.9999. The Q257
TNC will go to depth in one movement if: Q203

the plunging depth is equal to the depth Q201

Q202 Q356 X
the plunging depth is greater than the depth
U Upper advanced stop distance Q258 (incremental):
Setup clearance for rapid traverse positioning when
the TNC moves the tool again to the current plunging
depth after retraction from the hole. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Infeed depth for chip breaking Q257 (incremental):
Depth at which TNC carries out chip breaking. No chip
breaking if 0 is entered. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Retraction rate for chip breaking Q256
(incremental): Value by which the TNC retracts the
tool during chip breaking. Input range 0.1000 to
99999.9999

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U Depth at front Q358 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and the top surface of the workpiece
for countersinking at the front of the tool. Input range
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Z
U Countersinking offset at front Q359 (incremental): Q359
Distance by which the TNC moves the tool center
away from the hole center. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
Q358
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range: X
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool
Example: NC blocks
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 25 CYCL DEF 264 THREAD DRILLNG/MLLNG
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of Q335=10 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER
the tool during drilling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU. Q239=+1.5 ;PITCH

U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the Q201=-16 ;DEPTH OF THREAD
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to Q356=-20 ;TOTAL HOLE DEPTH
99999.9999, alternatively FAUTO.
Q253=750 ;F PRE-POSITIONING
Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q258=0.2 ;ADVANCED STOP DISTANCE
Q257=5 ;DEPTH FOR CHIP BRKNG
Q256=0.2 ;DIST. FOR CHIP BRKNG
Q358=+0 ;DEPTH AT FRONT
Q359=+0 ;OFFSET AT FRONT
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+30 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING

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4.9 HELICAL THREAD
DRILLING/MILLING (Cycle 265,
DIN/ISO: G265)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis to the entered setup
clearance above the workpiece surface at rapid traverse FMAX.
Countersinking at front
2 If countersinking is before thread milling, the tool moves at the
feed rate for countersinking to the sinking depth at front. If
countersinking occurs after thread milling, the TNC moves the tool
to the countersinking depth at the feed rate for pre-positioning.
3 The TNC positions the tool without compensation from the center
on a semicircle to the offset at front, and then follows a circular
path at the feed rate for countersinking.
4 The tool then moves in a semicircle to the hole center.
Thread milling
5 The tool moves at the programmed feed rate for pre-positioning to
the starting plane for the thread.
6 The tool then approaches the thread diameter tangentially in a
helical movement.
7 The tool moves on a continuous helical downward path until it
reaches the thread depth.
8 After this, the tool departs the contour tangentially and returns to
the starting point in the working plane.
9 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool at rapid traverse
to setup clearance, orif programmedto the 2nd setup
clearance.

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 4.9 HELICAL THREAD DRILLING/MILLING (Cycle 265, DIN/ISO: G265)
Please note while programming:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (hole

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The algebraic sign of the cycle parameters depth of thread
or sinking depth at front determines the working direction.
The working direction is defined in the following
sequence:
1st: Depth of thread
2nd: Depth at front
If you program a depth parameter to be 0, the TNC does
not execute that step.
If you change the thread depth, the TNC automatically
changes the starting point for the helical movement.
The type of milling (up-cut/climb) is determined by the
thread (right-hand/left-hand) and the direction of tool
rotation, since it is only possible to work in the direction of
the tool.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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Cycle parameters
U Nominal diameter Q335: Nominal thread diameter.
Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Y
U Thread pitch Q239: Pitch of the thread. The algebraic
sign differentiates between right-hand and left-hand
threads:
Q207
+ = right-hand thread
= left-hand thread
Input range -99.9999 to 99.9999

Q335
U Thread depth Q201 (incremental): Distance
between workpiece surface and root of thread.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Feed rate for pre-positioning Q253: Traversing
speed of the tool in mm/min when plunging into the X
workpiece, or when retracting from the workpiece.
Input range 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FMAX,
FAUTO
U Depth at front Q358 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and the top surface of the workpiece
for countersinking at the front of the tool. Input range Q239
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Z Q253
U Countersinking offset at front Q359 (incremental):
Distance by which the TNC moves the tool center
away from the hole center. Input range 0 to Q200 Q204
99999.9999
U Countersink Q360: Execution of the chamfer Q201
0 = before thread machining
1 = after thread machining Q203

U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance

between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
X
0 to 99999.9999

Z
Q359

Q358

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 Example: NC blocks

4.9 HELICAL THREAD DRILLING/MILLING (Cycle 265, DIN/ISO: G265)

U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999 25 CYCL DEF 265 HEL. THREAD DRLG/MLG

U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate Q335=10 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER

in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool Q239=+1.5 ;PITCH
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 Q201=-16 ;DEPTH OF THREAD

U Feed rate for countersinking Q254: Traversing Q253=750 ;F PRE-POSITIONING

speed of the tool during countersinking in mm/min. Q358=+0 ;DEPTH AT FRONT
Input range: 0 to 99999.999, alternatively FAUTO,
FU. Q359=+0 ;OFFSET AT FRONT
Q360=0 ;COUNTERSINK
U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
99999.999, alternatively FAUTO.
Q203=+30 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q254=150 ;F COUNTERSINKING
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING

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4.10 OUTSIDE THREAD MILLING
(Cycle 267, DIN/ISO: G267)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis to the entered setup
clearance above the workpiece surface at rapid traverse FMAX.
Countersinking at front
2 The TNC moves in the reference axis of the working plane from
the center of the stud to the starting point for countersinking at
front. The position of the starting point is determined by the thread
radius, tool radius and pitch.
3 The tool moves at the feed rate for pre-positioning to the
countersinking depth at front.
4 The TNC positions the tool without compensation from the center
on a semicircle to the offset at front, and then follows a circular
path at the feed rate for countersinking.
5 The tool then moves on a semicircle to the starting point.
Thread milling
6 The TNC positions the tool to the starting point if there has been
no previous countersinking at front. Starting point for thread milling
= starting point for countersinking at front.
7 The tool moves at the programmed feed rate for pre-positioning to
the starting plane. The starting plane is derived from the algebraic
sign of the thread pitch, the milling method (climb or up-cut milling)
and the number of threads per step.
8 The tool then approaches the thread diameter tangentially in a
helical movement.
9 Depending on the setting of the parameter for the number of
threads, the tool mills the thread in one helical movement, in
several offset movements or in one continuous movement.
10 After this, the tool departs the contour tangentially and returns to
the starting point in the working plane.
11 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool at rapid traverse
to the setup clearance, orif programmedto the 2nd setup
clearance.

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 4.10 OUTSIDE THREAD MILLING (Cycle 267, DIN/ISO: G267)
Please note while programming:

Program a positioning block for the starting point (stud

center) in the working plane with radius compensation R0.
The offset required before countersinking at the front
should be determined ahead of time. You must enter the
value from the center of the stud to the center of the tool
(uncorrected value).
The algebraic sign of the cycle parameters depth of thread
or sinking depth at front determines the working direction.
The working direction is defined in the following
sequence:
1st: Depth of thread
2nd: Depth at front
If you program a depth parameter to be 0, the TNC does
not execute that step.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter thread depth
determines the working direction.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!

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Cycle parameters
U Nominal diameter Q335: Nominal thread diameter.
Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Y
U Thread pitch Q239: Pitch of the thread. The algebraic
sign differentiates between right-hand and left-hand
threads: Q207
+ = right-hand thread
= left-hand thread
Input range -99.9999 to 99.9999

Q335
U Thread depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and root of thread.
U Threads per step Q355: Number of thread
revolutions by which the tool is moved:
0 = one helical line to the thread depth X
1 = continuous helical path over the entire length of
the thread
>1 = several helical paths with approach and
departure; between them, the TNC offsets the tool by
Q355, multiplied by the pitch. Input range 0 to 99999
U Feed rate for pre-positioning Q253: Traversing
speed of the tool in mm/min when plunging into the Z Q253
workpiece, or when retracting from the workpiece. Q335
Input range 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FMAX,
FAUTO Q200 Q204

U Climb or up-cut Q351: Type of milling operation with Q201

M3
+1 = climb milling
1 = up-cut milling
Q203

Q239
X

Q355 = 0 Q355 = 1 Q355 > 1

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 Example: NC blocks

4.10 OUTSIDE THREAD MILLING (Cycle 267, DIN/ISO: G267)

U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999 25 CYCL DEF 267 OUTSIDE THREAD MLLNG

U Depth at front Q358 (incremental): Distance Q335=10 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER

between tool tip and the top surface of the workpiece Q239=+1.5 ;PITCH
for countersinking at the front of the tool. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q201=-20 ;DEPTH OF THREAD

U Countersinking offset at front Q359 (incremental): Q355=0 ;THREADS PER STEP

Distance by which the TNC moves the tool center Q253=750 ;F PRE-POSITIONING
away from the stud center. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range: Q358=+0 ;DEPTH AT FRONT
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q359=+0 ;OFFSET AT FRONT
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate Q203=+30 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
99999.9999 Q254=150 ;F COUNTERSINKING
U Feed rate for countersinking Q254: Traversing Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
speed of the tool during countersinking in mm/min.
Input range: 0 to 99999.999, alternatively FAUTO,
FU.
U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.999, alternatively FAUTO.

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4.11 Programming Examples

Example: Thread milling

The drill hole coordinates are stored in the point

table TAB1.PNT and are called by the TNC with
CYCL CALL PAT.
Y

M6
The tool radii are selected so that all work steps
100
can be seen in the test graphics.
90
Program sequence
65
Centering
Drilling 55

Tapping
30

10

X
10 20 40 80 90 100

0 BEGIN PGM 1 MM
1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-20 Definition of workpiece blank
2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Y+0
3 TOOL CALL 1 Z S5000 Tool call of centering drill
4 L Z+10 R0 F5000 Move tool to clearance height (enter a value for F)
The TNC positions to the clearance height after every cycle
5 SEL PATTERN TAB1 Defining point tables
6 CYCL DEF 200 DRILLING Cycle definition: CENTERING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q201=-2 ;DEPTH
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGN
Q202=2 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q210=0 ;DWELL TIME AT TOP
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE 0 must be entered here, effective as defined in point table
Q204=0 ;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE 0 must be entered here, effective as defined in point table
Q211=0.2 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH

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 4.11 Programming Examples
10 CYCL CALL PAT F5000 M3 Cycle call in connection with point table TAB1.PNT
Feed rate between points: 5000 mm/min
11 L Z+100 R0 FMAX M6 Retract the tool, change the tool
12 TOOL CALL 2 Z S5000 Call tool: drill
13 L Z+10 R0 F5000 Move tool to clearance height (enter a value for F)
14 CYCL DEF 200 DRILLING Cycle definition: drilling
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q201=-25 ;DEPTH
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PECKING
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q210=0 ;DWELL TIME AT TOP
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE 0 must be entered here, effective as defined in point table
Q204=0 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE 0 must be entered here, effective as defined in point table
Q211=0.2 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
15 CYCL CALL PAT F5000 M3 Cycle call in connection with point table TAB1.PNT
16 L Z+100 R0 FMAX M6 Retract the tool, change the tool
17 TOOL CALL 3 Z S200 Tool call for tap
18 L Z+50 R0 FMAX Move tool to clearance height
19 CYCL DEF 206 TAPPING NEW Cycle definition for tapping
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q201=-25 ;DEPTH OF THREAD
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PECKING
Q211=0 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE 0 must be entered here, effective as defined in point table
Q204=0 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE 0 must be entered here, effective as defined in point table
20 CYCL CALL PAT F5000 M3 Cycle call in connection with point table TAB1.PNT
21 L Z+100 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program
22 END PGM 1 MM

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Point table TAB1.PNT

TAB1. PNT MM
NR X Y Z
0 +10 +10 +0
1 +40 +30 +0
2 +90 +10 +0
3 +80 +30 +0
4 +80 +65 +0
5 +90 +90 +0
6 +10 +90 +0
7 +20 +55 +0
[END]

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Fixed Cycles: Pocket
Milling / Stud Milling /
Slot Milling
5.1 Fundamentals
5.1 Fundamentals
Overview
The TNC offers 6 cycles for machining pockets, studs and slots:

Cycle Soft key Page

251 RECTANGULAR POCKET Page 127
Roughing/finishing cycle with selection of
machining operation and helical plunging

252 CIRCULAR POCKET Page 132

Roughing/finishing cycle with selection of
machining operation and helical plunging

253 SLOT MILLING Page 136

Roughing/finishing cycle with selection of
machining operation and reciprocal
plunging

254 CIRCULAR SLOT Page 141

Roughing/finishing cycle with selection of
machining operation and reciprocal
plunging

256 RECTANGULAR STUD Page 146

Roughing/finishing cycle with stepover, if
multiple passes are required

257 CIRCULAR STUD Page 150

Roughing/finishing cycle with stepover, if
multiple passes are required

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 5.2 RECTANGULAR POCKET (Cycle 251, DIN/ISO: G251)
5.2 RECTANGULAR POCKET
(Cycle 251, DIN/ISO: G251)
Cycle run
Use Cycle 251 RECTANGULAR POCKET to completely machine
rectangular pockets. Depending on the cycle parameters, the
following machining alternatives are available:
Complete machining: Roughing, floor finishing, side finishing
Only roughing
Only floor finishing and side finishing
Only floor finishing
Only side finishing
Roughing
1 The tool plunges into the workpiece at the pocket center and
advances to the first plunging depth. Specify the plunging strategy
with Parameter Q366.
2 The TNC roughs out the pocket from the inside out, taking the
overlap factor (Parameter Q370) and the finishing allowances
(parameters Q368 and Q369) into account.
3 At the end of the roughing operation, the TNC moves the tool
tangentially away from the pocket wall, then moves by the setup
clearance above the current pecking depth and returns from there
at rapid traverse to the pocket center.
4 This process is repeated until the programmed pocket depth is
reached.
Finishing
5 Inasmuch as finishing allowances are defined, the TNC then
finishes the pocket walls, in multiple infeeds if so specified. The
pocket wall is approached tangentially.
6 Then the TNC finishes the floor of the pocket from the inside out.
The pocket floor is approached tangentially.

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5.2 RECTANGULAR POCKET (Cycle 251, DIN/ISO: G251)
Please note while programming:

With an inactive tool table you must always plunge

vertically (Q366=0) because you cannot define a plunging
angle.
Pre-position the tool in the machining plane to the starting
position with radius compensation R0. Note Parameter
Q367 (pocket position).
The TNC automatically pre-positions the tool in the tool
axis. Note Parameter Q204 (2nd setup clearance).
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
At the end of the cycle, the TNC returns the tool to the
starting position.
At the end of a roughing operation, the TNC positions the
tool back to the pocket center at rapid traverse. The tool is
above the current pecking depth by the setup clearance.
Enter the setup clearance so that the tool cannot jam
because of chips.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!
If you call the cycle with machining operation 2 (only
finishing), then the TNC positions the tool in the center of
the pocket at rapid traverse to the first plunging depth.

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 5.2 RECTANGULAR POCKET (Cycle 251, DIN/ISO: G251)
Cycle parameters
U Machining operation (0/1/2) Q215: Define the
machining operation: Y Q218
0: Roughing and finishing
1: Only roughing
2: Only finishing
Side finishing and floor finishing are only executed if
the finishing allowances (Q368, Q369) have been

Q
22
defined.

Q219
U First side length Q218 (incremental): Pocket length, Q207
parallel to the reference axis of the working plane.
Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U 2nd side length Q219 (incremental): Pocket length,
parallel to the minor axis of the working plane. Input
range 0 to 99999.9999 X
U Corner radius Q220: Radius of the pocket corner. If
you have entered 0 here, the TNC assumes that the
corner radius is equal to the tool radius. Input range
0 to 99999.9999 Y Y

U Finishing allowance for side Q368 (incremental):

Finishing allowance in the working plane. Input range
Q367=0
0 to 99999.9999
U Angle of rotation Q224 (absolute): Angle by which Q367=1 Q367=2
the entire pocket is rotated. The center of rotation is X X
the position at which the tool is located when the
cycle is called. Input range -360.0000 to 360.0000 Y Y
Q367=3 Q367=4
U Pocket position Q367: Position of the pocket in
reference to the position of the tool when the cycle is
called:
0: Tool position = Center of pocket
1: Tool position = Lower left corner
X X
2: Tool position = Lower right corner
3: Tool position = Upper right corner
4: Tool position = Upper left corner
U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the Y
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Climb or up-cut Q351: Type of milling operation with
M3:
+1 = climb milling Q351= 1
1 = up-cut milling

Q351= +1

k X

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U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and bottom of pocket. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Plunging depth Q202 (incremental): Infeed per cut.
Q206
Enter a value greater than 0. Input range 0 to Z
99999.9999
U Finishing allowance for floor Q369 (incremental):
Q338
Finishing allowance in the tool axis. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 Q202
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of
Q201
the tool while moving to depth in mm/min. Input
range: 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Infeed for finishing Q338 (incremental): Infeed per
cut. Q338=0: Finishing in one infeed. Input range 0 to X
99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999 Z
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Absolute coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool Q200 Q20
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to Q36
99999.9999
Q36
Q20

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 Example: NC blocks

5.2 RECTANGULAR POCKET (Cycle 251, DIN/ISO: G251)

U Path overlap factor Q370: Q370 x tool radius =
stepover factor k. Input range 0.1 to 1.9999.
8 CYCL DEF 251 RECTANGULAR POCKET
U Plunging strategy Q366: Type of plunging strategy:
Q215=0 ;MACHINING OPERATION
0 = vertical plunging. The TNC plunges
perpendicularly, regardless of the plunging angle Q218=80 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH
ANGLE defined in the tool table. Q219=60 ;2ND SIDE LENGTH
1 = helical plunging. In the tool table, the plunging Q220=5 ;CORNER RADIUS
angle ANGLE for the active tool must be defined as
not equal to 0. The TNC will otherwise display an Q368=0.2 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
error message. Q224=+0 ;ANGLE OF ROTATION
2 = reciprocating plunge. In the tool table, the
Q367=0 ;POCKET POSITION
plunging angle ANGLE for the active tool must be
defined as not equal to 0. Otherwise, the TNC Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
generates an error message. The reciprocation
Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
length depends on the plunging angle. As a
minimum value the TNC uses twice the tool Q201=-20 ;DEPTH
diameter.
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
U Feed rate for finishing Q385: Traversing speed of Q369=0.1 ;ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR
the tool during side and floor finishing in mm/min.
Input range: 0 to 99999.9999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLUNGING
FZ. Q338=5 ;INFEED FOR FINISHING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q370=1 ;TOOL PATH OVERLAP
Q366=1 ;PLUNGE
Q385=500 ;FEED RATE FOR FINISHING
9 L X+50 Y+50 R0 FMAX M3 M99

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5.3 CIRCULAR POCKET (Cycle 252,
DIN/ISO: G252)
Cycle run
Use Cycle 252 CIRCULAR POCKET to completely machine circular
pockets. Depending on the cycle parameters, the following machining
alternatives are available:
Complete machining: Roughing, floor finishing, side finishing
Only roughing
Only floor finishing and side finishing
Only floor finishing
Only side finishing
Roughing
1 The tool plunges into the workpiece at the pocket center and
advances to the first plunging depth. Specify the plunging strategy
with Parameter Q366.
2 The TNC roughs out the pocket from the inside out, taking the
overlap factor (Parameter Q370) and the finishing allowances
(parameters Q368 and Q369) into account.
3 At the end of the roughing operation, the TNC moves the tool
tangentially away from the pocket wall, then moves by the setup
clearance above the current pecking depth and returns from there
at rapid traverse to the pocket center.
4 This process is repeated until the programmed pocket depth is
reached.
Finishing
5 Inasmuch as finishing allowances are defined, the TNC then
finishes the pocket walls, in multiple infeeds if so specified. The
pocket wall is approached tangentially.
6 Then the TNC finishes the floor of the pocket from the inside out.
The pocket floor is approached tangentially.

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 5.3 CIRCULAR POCKET (Cycle 252, DIN/ISO: G252)
Please note while programming:

With an inactive tool table you must always plunge

vertically (Q366=0) because you cannot define a plunging
angle.
Pre-position the tool in the machining plane to the starting
position (circle center) with radius compensation R0.
The TNC automatically pre-positions the tool in the tool
axis. Note Parameter Q204 (2nd setup clearance).
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
At the end of the cycle, the TNC returns the tool to the
starting position.
At the end of a roughing operation, the TNC positions the
tool back to the pocket center at rapid traverse. The tool is
above the current pecking depth by the setup clearance.
Enter the setup clearance so that the tool cannot jam
because of chips.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!
If you call the cycle with machining operation 2 (only
finishing), then the TNC positions the tool in the center of
the pocket at rapid traverse to the first plunging depth.

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Cycle parameters
U Machining operation (0/1/2) Q215: Define the
machining operation: Y
0: Roughing and finishing
1: Only roughing
2: Only finishing
Side finishing and floor finishing are only executed if
the finishing allowances (Q368, Q369) have been Q207
defined.

Q223
U Circle diameter Q223: Diameter of the finished
pocket. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Finishing allowance for side Q368 (incremental):
Finishing allowance in the working plane. Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the
X
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Climb or up-cut Q351: Type of milling operation with
M3:
+1 = climb milling
1 = up-cut milling
Q206
U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between Z
workpiece surface and bottom of pocket. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q338
U Plunging depth Q202 (incremental): Infeed per cut.
Enter a value greater than 0. Input range 0 to Q202
99999.9999
Q201
U Finishing allowance for floor Q369 (incremental):
Finishing allowance in the tool axis. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of
X
the tool while moving to depth in mm/min. Input
range: 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Infeed for finishing Q338 (incremental): Infeed per
cut. Q338=0: Finishing in one infeed. Input range 0 to
99999.9999

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 5.3 CIRCULAR POCKET (Cycle 252, DIN/ISO: G252)
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999 Z
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Absolute coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool Q200 Q20
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to Q36
99999.9999
Q36
U Path overlap factor Q370: Q370 x tool radius = Q20
stepover factor k. Input range 0.1 to 1.9999.
U Plunging strategy Q366: Type of plunging strategy:
X
0 = vertical plunging. The TNC plunges
perpendicularly, regardless of the plunging angle
ANGLE defined in the tool table. Example: NC blocks
1 = helical plunging. In the tool table, the plunging
8 CYCL DEF 252 CIRCULAR POCKET
angle ANGLE for the active tool must be defined as
not equal to 0. The TNC will otherwise display an Q215=0 ;MACHINING OPERATION
error message.
Q223=60 ;CIRCLE DIAMETER
U Feed rate for finishing Q385: Traversing speed of Q368=0.2 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
the tool during side and floor finishing in mm/min.
Input range: 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
FZ Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q201=-20 ;DEPTH
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q369=0.1 ;ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLUNGING
Q338=5 ;INFEED FOR FINISHING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q370=1 ;TOOL PATH OVERLAP
Q366=1 ;PLUNGE
Q385=500 ;FEED RATE FOR FINISHING
9 L X+50 Y+50 R0 FMAX M3 M99

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5.4 SLOT MILLING (Cycle 253, DIN/ISO: G253)
5.4 SLOT MILLING (Cycle 253,
DIN/ISO: G253)
Cycle run
Use Cycle 253 to completely machine a slot. Depending on the cycle
parameters, the following machining alternatives are available:
Complete machining: Roughing, floor finishing, side finishing
Only roughing
Only floor finishing and side finishing
Only floor finishing
Only side finishing
Roughing
1 Starting from the left slot arc center, the tool moves in a
reciprocating motion at the plunging angle defined in the tool table
to the first infeed depth. Specify the plunging strategy with
Parameter Q366.
2 The TNC roughs out the slot from the inside out, taking the
finishing allowances (parameters Q368 and Q369) into account.
3 This process is repeated until the slot depth is reached.
Finishing
4 Inasmuch as finishing allowances are defined, the TNC then
finishes the slot walls, in multiple infeeds if so specified. The slot
side is approached tangentially in the right slot arc.
5 Then the TNC finishes the floor of the slot from the inside out. The
slot floor is approached tangentially.

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 5.4 SLOT MILLING (Cycle 253, DIN/ISO: G253)
Please note while programming:

With an inactive tool table you must always plunge

vertically (Q366=0) because you cannot define a plunging
angle.
Pre-position the tool in the machining plane to the starting
position with radius compensation R0. Note Parameter
Q367 (slot position).
The TNC automatically pre-positions the tool in the tool
axis. Note Parameter Q204 (2nd setup clearance).
At the end of the cycle the TNC returns the tool to the
starting point (slot center) in the working plane. Exception:
if you define a slot position not equal to 0, then the TNC
only positions the tool in the tool axis to the 2nd setup
clearance. In these cases, always program absolute
traverse movements after the cycle call.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
If the slot width is greater than twice the tool diameter, the
TNC roughs the slot correspondingly from inside out. You
can therefore mill any slots with small tools, too.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!
If you call the cycle with machining operation 2 (only
finishing), then the TNC positions the tool to the first
plunging depth at rapid traverse!

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Cycle parameters
U Machining operation (0/1/2) Q215: Define the
machining operation: Y
0: Roughing and finishing
1: Only roughing
2: Only finishing
Q218
Side finishing and floor finishing are only executed if
the finishing allowances (Q368, Q369) have been
defined. Q374
U Slot length Q218 (value parallel to the reference axis

Q219
of the working plane): Enter the length of the slot.
Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Slot width Q219 (value parallel to the secondary axis
of the working plane): Enter the slot width. If you
enter a slot width that equals the tool diameter, the X
TNC will carry out the roughing process only (slot
milling). Maximum slot width for roughing: Twice the
tool diameter. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Finishing allowance for side Q368 (incremental): Y Y
Finishing allowance in the working plane. Q367=1 Q367=2
U Angle of rotation Q374 (absolute): Angle by which
the entire slot is rotated. The center of rotation is the
position at which the tool is located when the cycle is Q367=0
called. Input range 360.000 to 360.000
X X
U Slot position (0/1/2/3/4) Q367: Position of the slot
in reference to the position of the tool when the cycle Y Y
is called: Q367=3 Q367=4
0: Tool position = Center of slot
1: Tool position = Left end of slot
2: Tool position = Center of left slot circle
3: Tool position = Center of right slot circle
4: Tool position = Right end of slot X X
U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Climb or up-cut Q351: Type of milling operation with
M3:
+1 = climb milling
1 = up-cut milling

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 5.4 SLOT MILLING (Cycle 253, DIN/ISO: G253)
U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and bottom of slot. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Plunging depth Q202 (incremental): Infeed per cut.
Q206
Enter a value greater than 0. Input range 0 to Z
99999.9999
U Finishing allowance for floor Q369 (incremental):
Q338
Finishing allowance in the tool axis. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 Q202
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of
Q201
the tool while moving to depth in mm/min. Input
range: 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Infeed for finishing Q338 (incremental): Infeed per
cut. Q338=0: Finishing in one infeed. Input range 0 to X
99999.9999

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U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999 Z
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Absolute coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool Q200 Q20
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to Q36
99999.9999
Q36
U Plunging strategy Q366: Type of plunging strategy: Q20

0 = vertical plunging. The TNC plunges

perpendicularly, regardless of the plunging angle
ANGLE defined in the tool table. X
1 = helical plunging. In the tool table, the plunging
angle ANGLE for the active tool must be defined as Example: NC blocks
not equal to 0. Otherwise, the TNC generates an
error message. Plunge on a helical path only if there 8 CYCL DEF 253 SLOT MILLING
is enough space.
Q215=0 ;MACHINING OPERATION
2 = reciprocating plunge. In the tool table, the
plunging angle ANGLE for the active tool must be Q218=80 ;SLOT LENGTH
defined as not equal to 0. The TNC will otherwise Q219=12 ;SLOT WIDTH
display an error message.
Q368=0.2 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
U Feed rate for finishing Q385: Traversing speed of the
tool during side and floor finishing in mm/min. Input Q374=+0 ;ANGLE OF ROTATION
range: 0 to 99999.9999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ. Q367=0 ;SLOT POSITION
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q201=-20 ;DEPTH
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q369=0.1 ;ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLUNGING
Q338=5 ;INFEED FOR FINISHING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q366=1 ;PLUNGE
Q385=500 ;FEED RATE FOR FINISHING
9 L X+50 Y+50 R0 FMAX M3 M99

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 5.5 CIRCULAR SLOT (Cycle 254, DIN/ISO: G254)
5.5 CIRCULAR SLOT (Cycle 254,
DIN/ISO: G254)
Cycle run
Use Cycle 254 to completely machine a circular slot. Depending on the
cycle parameters, the following machining alternatives are available:
Complete machining: Roughing, floor finishing, side finishing
Only roughing
Only floor finishing and side finishing
Only floor finishing
Only side finishing
Roughing
1 The tool moves in a reciprocating motion in the slot center at the
plunging angle defined in the tool table to the first infeed depth.
Specify the plunging strategy with Parameter Q366.
2 The TNC roughs out the slot from the inside out, taking the
finishing allowances (parameters Q368 and Q369) into account.
3 This process is repeated until the slot depth is reached.
Finishing
4 Inasmuch as finishing allowances are defined, the TNC then
finishes the slot walls, in multiple infeeds if so specified. The slot
side is approached tangentially.
5 Then the TNC finishes the floor of the slot from the inside out. The
slot floor is approached tangentially.

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Please note while programming:

With an inactive tool table you must always plunge

vertically (Q366=0) because you cannot define a plunging
angle.
Pre-position the tool in the machining plane with radius
compensation R0. Define Parameter Q367 (Reference for
slot position) appropriately.
The TNC automatically pre-positions the tool in the tool
axis. Note Parameter Q204 (2nd setup clearance).
At the end of the cycle the TNC returns the tool to the
starting point (center of the circular arc) in the working
plane. Exception: if you define a slot position not equal to
0, then the TNC only positions the tool in the tool axis to
the 2nd setup clearance. In these cases, always program
absolute traverse movements after the cycle call.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
If the slot width is greater than twice the tool diameter, the
TNC roughs the slot correspondingly from inside out. You
can therefore mill any slots with small tools, too.
The slot position 0 is not allowed if you use Cycle 254
Circular Slot in combination with Cycle 221.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!
If you call the cycle with machining operation 2 (only
finishing), then the TNC positions the tool to the first
plunging depth at rapid traverse!

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 5.5 CIRCULAR SLOT (Cycle 254, DIN/ISO: G254)
Cycle parameters
U Machining operation (0/1/2) Q215: Define the
machining operation: Y
0: Roughing and finishing
1: Only roughing
2: Only finishing
Side finishing and floor finishing are only executed if Q248
Q219
the finishing allowances (Q368, Q369) have been Q37
5 Q376
defined.
U Slot width Q219 (value parallel to the secondary axis
of the working plane): Enter the slot width. If you
enter a slot width that equals the tool diameter, the
TNC will carry out the roughing process only (slot
milling). Maximum slot width for roughing: Twice the
tool diameter. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Finishing allowance for side Q368 (incremental): X
Finishing allowance in the working plane. Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Pitch circle diameter Q375: Enter the diameter of Y Y
the pitch circle. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q367=0 Q367=1
U Reference for slot position (0/1/2/3) Q367:
Position of the slot in reference to the position of the
tool when the cycle is called:
0: The tool position is not taken into account. The slot
X X
position is determined from the entered pitch circle
center and the starting angle. Y Y
1: Tool position = Center of left slot circle. Starting
angle Q376 refers to this position. The entered pitch Q367=2 Q367=3
circle center is not taken into account.
2: Tool position = Center of center line. Starting angle
Q376 refers to this position. The entered pitch circle
center is not taken into account.
3: Tool position = Center of right slot circle. Starting X X
angle Q376 refers to this position. The entered pitch
circle center is not taken into account.
U Center in 1st axis Q216 (absolute): Center of the
pitch circle in the reference axis of the working plane.
Only effective if Q367 = 0. Input range: -99999.9999
to 99999.9999
U Center in 2nd axis Q217 (absolute): Center of the
pitch circle in the minor axis of the working plane.
Only effective if Q367 = 0. Input range: -99999.9999
to 99999.9999
U Starting angle Q376 (absolute): Enter the polar angle
of the starting point. Input range 360.000 to 360.000
U Angular length Q248 (incremental): Enter the angular
length of the slot. Input range 0 to 360.000

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U Angle increment Q378 (incremental): Angle by which
the entire slot is rotated. The center of rotation is at Y
the center of the pitch circle. Input range 360.000 to
360.000
U Number of repetitions Q377: Number of machining 8
operations on a pitch circle. Input range 1 to 99999 Q37
Q376
U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Climb or up-cut Q351: Type of milling operation with
M3:
+1 = climb milling
1 = up-cut milling
X
U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and bottom of slot. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Plunging depth Q202 (incremental): Infeed per cut.
Enter a value greater than 0. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
Q206
U Finishing allowance for floor Q369 (incremental): Z
Finishing allowance in the tool axis. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
Q338
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of
the tool while moving to depth in mm/min. Input Q202
range: 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
Q201
U Infeed for finishing Q338 (incremental): Infeed per
cut. Q338=0: Finishing in one infeed. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
X

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U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999 Z
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Absolute coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool Q200 Q20
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to Q36
99999.9999
Q36
U Plunging strategy Q366: Type of plunging strategy: Q20

0 = vertical plunging. The TNC plunges

perpendicularly, regardless of the plunging angle
ANGLE defined in the tool table. X
1 = helical plunging. In the tool table, the plunging
angle ANGLE for the active tool must be defined as Example: NC blocks
not equal to 0. Otherwise, the TNC generates an
error message. Plunge on a helical path only if there 8 CYCL DEF 254 CIRCULAR SLOT
is enough space.
Q215=0 ;MACHINING OPERATION
2 = reciprocating plunge. In the tool table, the
plunging angle ANGLE for the active tool must be Q219=12 ;SLOT WIDTH
defined as not equal to 0. Otherwise, the TNC Q368=0.2 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
generates an error message. The TNC can only
plunge reciprocally once the traversing length on Q375=80 ;PITCH CIRCLE DIA.
the circular arc is at least three times the tool Q367=0 ;REF. SLOT POSITION
diameter.
Q216=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
U Feed rate for finishing Q385: Traversing speed of
the tool during side and floor finishing in mm/min. Q217=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Input range: 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, Q376=+45 ;STARTING ANGLE
FZ.
Q248=90 ;ANGULAR LENGTH
Q378=0 ;STEPPING ANGLE
Q377=1 ;NUMBER OF OPERATIONS
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q201=-20 ;DEPTH
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q369=0.1 ;ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLUNGING
Q338=5 ;INFEED FOR FINISHING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q366=1 ;PLUNGE
Q385=500 ;FEED RATE FOR FINISHING
9 L X+50 Y+50 R0 FMAX M3 M99

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5.6 RECTANGULAR STUD
(Cycle 256, DIN/ISO: G256)
Cycle run
Use Cycle 256 to machine a rectangular stud. If a dimension of the
workpiece blank is greater than the maximum possible stepover, then 2mm
Y
the TNC performs multiple stepovers until the finished dimension has
been machined.
1 The tool moves from the cycle starting position (stud center) in the
positive X direction to the starting position for the stud machining.
The starting position is 2 mm to the right of the unmachined stud.
2 If the tool is at the 2nd setup clearance, it moves at rapid traverse
FMAX to the setup clearance, and from there it advances to the
first plunging depth at the feed rate for plunging.
3 The tool then moves tangentially on a semicircle to the stud
contour and machines one revolution.
4 If the finished dimension cannot be machined with one revolution,
the TNC performs a stepover with the current factor, and X
machines another revolution. The TNC takes the dimensions of the
workpiece blank, the finished dimension, and the permitted
stepover into account. This process is repeated until the defined
finished dimension has been reached.
5 The tool then tangentially departs the contour on a semicircle and
returns to the starting point for the stud machining.
6 The TNC then plunges the tool to the next plunging depth, and
machines the stud at this depth.
7 This process is repeated until the programmed stud depth is
reached.

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 5.6 RECTANGULAR STUD (Cycle 256, DIN/ISO: G256)
Please note while programming:

Pre-position the tool in the machining plane to the starting

position with radius compensation R0. Note Parameter
Q367 (stud position).
The TNC automatically pre-positions the tool in the tool
axis. Note Parameter Q204 (2nd setup clearance).
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
At the end, the TNC positions the tool back to the setup
clearance, or to the 2nd setup clearance if one was
programmed.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!
Leave enough room next to the stud for the approach
motion. Minimum: tool diameter + 2 mm

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Cycle parameters
U First side length Q218: Stud length, parallel to the
Q424
reference axis of the working plane. Input range 0 to Y Q218
99999.9999
U Workpiece blank side length 1 Q424: Length of the
stud blank, parallel to the reference axis of the
working plane. Enter Workpiece blank side length 1
Q207

Q
greater than First side length. The TNC performs

22
0

Q425
Q219
multiple stepovers if the difference between blank
dimension 1 and finished dimension 1 is greater than
the permitted stepover (tool radius multiplied by path
overlap Q370). The TNC always calculates a constant
stepover. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Second side length Q219: Stud length, parallel to
the minor axis of the working plane. Enter X
Workpiece blank side length 2 greater than Q368
Second side length. The TNC performs multiple
stepovers if the difference between blank dimension
2 and finished dimension 2 is greater than the Y Y
permitted stepover (tool radius multiplied by path
overlap Q370). The TNC always calculates a constant
stepover. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
Q367=0
U Workpiece blank side length 2 Q425: Length of the
stud blank, parallel to the minor axis of the working Q367=1 Q367=2
plane. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 X X
U Corner radius Q220: Radius of the stud corner. Input Y Y
range 0 to 99999.9999
Q367=3 Q367=4
U Finishing allowance for side Q368 (incremental):
Finishing allowance in the working plane, is left over
after machining. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Angle of rotation Q224 (absolute): Angle by which
X X
the entire stud is rotated. The center of rotation is the
position at which the tool is located when the cycle is
called. Input range 360.000 to 360.000
U Stud position Q367: Position of the stud in reference
Y
to the position of the tool when the cycle is called:
0: Tool position = Center of stud
1: Tool position = Lower left corner Q351= +1
2: Tool position = Lower right corner
3: Tool position = Upper right corner
4: Tool position = Upper left corner

Q351= 1

k X

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U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Climb or up-cut Q351: Type of milling operation with Q206
M3: Z
+1 = climb milling
1 = up-cut milling
Q200 Q204
U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between Q203
workpiece surface and bottom of stud. Input range: Q202
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q201
U Plunging depth Q202 (incremental): Infeed per cut.
Enter a value greater than 0. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of X
the tool while moving to depth in mm/min. Input
range: 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FMAX, FAUTO,
Example: NC blocks
FU, FZ.
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance 8 CYCL DEF 256 RECTANGULAR STUD
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range Q218=60 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH
0 to 99999.9999
Q424=74 ;WORKPC. BLANK SIDE 1
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Absolute coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input Q219=40 ;2ND SIDE LENGTH
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q425=60 ;WORKPC. BLANK SIDE 2
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate Q220=5 ;CORNER RADIUS
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to Q368=0.2 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
99999.9999 Q224=+0 ;ANGLE OF ROTATION
U Path overlap factor Q370: Q370 x tool radius = Q367=0 ;STUD POSITION
stepover factor k. Input range 0.1 to 1.9999.
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q201=-20 ;DEPTH
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLUNGING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q370=1 ;TOOL PATH OVERLAP
9 L X+50 Y+50 R0 FMAX M3 M99

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5.7 CIRCULAR STUD (Cycle 257, DIN/ISO: G257)
5.7 CIRCULAR STUD (Cycle 257,
DIN/ISO: G257)
Cycle run
Use Cycle 257 to machine a circular stud. If a diameter of the
workpiece blank is greater than the maximum possible stepover, then 2mm
Y
the TNC performs multiple stepovers until the finished diameter has
been machined.
1 The tool moves from the cycle starting position (stud center) in the
positive X direction to the starting position for the stud machining.
The starting position is 2 mm to the right of the unmachined stud.
2 If the tool is at the 2nd setup clearance, it moves at rapid traverse
FMAX to the set-up clearance, and from there advances to the first
plunging depth at the feed rate for plunging.
3 The tool then moves tangentially on a semicircle to the stud
contour and machines one revolution.
4 If the finished diameter cannot be machined with one revolution,
the TNC performs a stepover with the current factor, and X
machines another revolution. The TNC takes the dimensions of the
workpiece blank diameter, the finished diameter, and the
permitted stepover into account. This process is repeated until the
defined finished diameter has been reached.
5 The tool then tangentially departs the contour on a semicircle and
returns to the starting point for the stud machining.
6 The TNC then plunges the tool to the next plunging depth, and
machines the stud at this depth.
7 This process is repeated until the programmed stud depth is
reached.

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 5.7 CIRCULAR STUD (Cycle 257, DIN/ISO: G257)
Please note while programming:

Pre-position the tool in the machining plane to the starting

position (stud center) with radius compensation R0.
The TNC automatically pre-positions the tool in the tool
axis. Note Parameter Q204 (2nd setup clearance).
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
At the end of the cycle, the TNC returns the tool to the
starting position.
At the end, the TNC positions the tool back to the setup
clearance, or to the 2nd setup clearance if one was
programmed.

Danger of collision!
Use the machine parameter displayDepthErr to define
whether, if a positive depth is entered, the TNC should
output an error message (on) or not (off).
Keep in mind that the TNC reverses the calculation for pre-
positioning when a positive depth is entered. This
means that the tool moves at rapid traverse in the tool axis
to setup clearance below the workpiece surface!
Leave enough room next to the stud for the approach
motion. Minimum: tool diameter + 2 mm

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Cycle parameters
U Finished part diameter Q223: Diameter of the
completely machined stud. Input range 0 to Y
99999.9999
U Workpiece blank diameter Q222: Diameter of the
workpiece blank. Enter the workpiece blank diameter
greater than the finished diameter. The TNC performs
Q207
multiple stepovers if the difference between the
workpiece blank diameter and finished diameter is

Q223
Q222
greater than the permitted stepover (tool radius
multiplied by path overlap Q370). The TNC always
calculates a constant stepover. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Finishing allowance for side Q368 (incremental):
Finishing allowance in the working plane. Input range X
0 to 99999.9999 Q368
U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
Y
U Climb or up-cut Q351: Type of milling operation with
M3: Q351= 1
+1 = climb milling
1 = up-cut milling

Q351= +1

k X

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 5.7 CIRCULAR STUD (Cycle 257, DIN/ISO: G257)
U Depth Q201 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and bottom of stud. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Plunging depth Q202 (incremental): Infeed per cut. Q206
Enter a value greater than 0. Input range 0 to Z
99999.9999
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of Q204
Q200
the tool while moving to depth in mm/min. Input Q203
range: 0 to 99999.999; alternatively FMAX, FAUTO, Q202
FU, FZ. Q201
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute): X
Absolute coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Example: NC blocks
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool 8 CYCL DEF 257 CIRCULAR STUD
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to Q223=60 ;FINISHED PART DIA.
99999.9999
Q222=60 ;WORKPIECE BLANK DIA.
U Path overlap factor Q370: Q370 x tool radius =
stepover factor k. Input range 0.1 to 1.9999. Q368=0.2 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q201=-20 ;DEPTH
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLUNGING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q370=1 ;TOOL PATH OVERLAP
9 L X+50 Y+50 R0 FMAX M3 M99

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5.8 Programming Examples

Example: Milling pockets, studs and slots

Y Y
90
100
90

70
45
50

80
50
X Z
50 100 -40 -30 -20

0 BEGIN PGM C210 MM

1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-40 Definition of workpiece blank
2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0
3 TOOL CALL 1 Z S3500 Call the tool for roughing/finishing
4 L Z+250 R0 FMAX Retract the tool

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 5.8 Programming Examples
5 CYCL DEF 256 RECTANGULAR STUD Define cycle for machining the contour outside
Q218=90 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH
Q424=100 ;WORKPC. BLANK SIDE 1
Q219=80 ;2ND SIDE LENGTH
Q425=100 ;WORKPC. BLANK SIDE 2
Q220=0 ;CORNER RADIUS
Q368=0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
Q224=0 ;ROTATIONAL POSITION
Q367=0 ;STUD POSITION
Q207=250 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q201=-30 ;DEPTH
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q206=250 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=20 ;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q370=1 ;TOOL PATH OVERLAP
6 L X+50 Y+50 R0 M3 M99 Call cycle for machining the contour outside
7 CYCL DEF 252 CIRCULAR POCKET Define CIRCULAR POCKET MILLING cycle
Q215=0 ;MACHINING OPERATION
Q223=50 ;CIRCLE DIAMETER
Q368=0.2 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q201=-30 ;DEPTH
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q369=0.1 ;ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLUNGING
Q338=5 ;INFEED FOR FINISHING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q370=1 ;TOOL PATH OVERLAP
Q366=1 ;PLUNGE
Q385=750 ;FEED RATE FOR FINISHING
8 L X+50 Y+50 R0 FMAX M99 Call CIRCULAR POCKET MILLING cycle
9 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M6 Tool change

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10 TOLL CALL 2 Z S5000 Call slotting mill
11 CYCL DEF 254 CIRCULAR SLOT Define SLOT cycle
Q215=0 ;MACHINING OPERATION
Q219=8 ;SLOT WIDTH
Q368=0.2 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
Q375=70 ;PITCH CIRCLE DIA.
Q367=0 ;REF. SLOT POSITION No pre-positioning in X/Y required
Q216=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
Q217=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Q376=+45 ;STARTING ANGLE
Q248=90 ;ANGULAR LENGTH
Q378=180 ;STEPPING ANGLE Starting point for 2nd slot
Q377=2 ;NUMBER OF OPERATIONS
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q351=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Q201=-20 ;DEPTH
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q369=0.1 ;ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLUNGING
Q338=5 ;INFEED FOR FINISHING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q366=1 ;PLUNGE
12 CYCL CALL FMAX M3 Call SLOT cycle
13 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program
14 END PGM C210 MM

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Fixed Cycles: Pattern
Definitions
6.1 Fundamentals
6.1 Fundamentals
Overview
The TNC provides two cycles for machining point patterns directly:

Cycle Soft key Page

220 CIRCULAR PATTERN Page 159

221 LINEAR PATTERN Page 162

You can combine Cycle 220 and Cycle 221 with the following fixed
cycles:

If you have to machine irregular point patterns, use CYCL

CALL PAT (see Point Tables on page 52) to develop point
tables.
More regular point patterns are available with the PATTERN
DEF function (see Pattern Definition PATTERN DEF on
page 44).

Cycle 200 DRILLING

Cycle 201 REAMING
Cycle 202 BORING
Cycle 203 UNIVERSAL DRILLING
Cycle 204 BACK BORING
Cycle 205 UNIVERSAL PECKING
Cycle 206 TAPPING NEW with a floating tap holder
Cycle 207 RIGID TAPPING without a floating tap holder NEW
Cycle 208 BORE MILLING
Cycle 209 TAPPING WITH CHIP BREAKING
Cycle 240 CENTERING
Cycle 251 RECTANGULAR POCKET
Cycle 252 CIRCULAR POCKET MILLING
Cycle 253 SLOT MILLING
Cycle 254 CIRCULAR SLOT (can only be combined with
Cycle 221)
Cycle 256 RECTANGULAR STUD
Cycle 257 CIRCULAR STUD
Cycle 262 THREAD MILLING
Cycle 263 THREAD MILLING/COUNTERSINKING
Cycle 264 THREAD DRILLING/MILLING
Cycle 265 HELICAL THREAD DRILLING/MILLING
Cycle 267 OUTSIDE THREAD MILLING

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 6.2 CIRCULAR PATTERN (Cycle 220, DIN/ISO: G220)
6.2 CIRCULAR PATTERN (Cycle 220,
DIN/ISO: G220)
Cycle run
1 The TNC moves the tool at rapid traverse from its current position
to the starting point for the first machining operation.
Sequence:
Move to the 2nd set-up clearance (spindle axis)
Approach the starting point in the spindle axis.
Move to the setup clearance above the workpiece surface
(spindle axis).
2 From this position the TNC executes the last defined fixed cycle.
3 The tool then approaches on a straight line or circular arc the
starting point for the next machining operation. The tool stops at
the set-up clearance (or the 2nd setup clearance).
4 This process (1 to 3) is repeated until all machining operations have
been executed.

Please note while programming:

Cycle 220 is DEF active, which means that Cycle 220

automatically calls the last defined fixed cycle.
If you combine Cycle 220 with one of the fixed cycles 200
to 209 and 251 to 267, the setup clearance, workpiece
surface and 2nd setup clearance that you defined in
Cycle 220 will be effective for the selected fixed cycle.

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6.2 CIRCULAR PATTERN (Cycle 220, DIN/ISO: G220)
Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q216 (absolute): Center of the
pitch circle in the reference axis of the working plane. Y
Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 N = Q241
U Center in 2nd axis Q217 (absolute): Center of the
pitch circle in the minor axis of the working plane. Q247
Input range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q246
Q24
4 Q245
U Pitch circle diameter Q244: Diameter of the pitch
Q217
circle. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Starting angle Q245 (absolute): Angle between the
reference axis of the working plane and the starting
point for the first machining operation on the pitch
circle. Input range 360.000 to 360.000
U Stopping angle Q246 (absolute): Angle between the X
reference axis of the working plane and the starting Q216
point for the last machining operation on the pitch
circle (does not apply to full circles). Do not enter the
same value for the stopping angle and starting angle.
If you enter the stopping angle greater than the
starting angle, machining will be carried out
counterclockwise; otherwise, machining will be
clockwise. Input range 360.000 to 360.000
U Stepping angle Q247 (incremental): Angle
between two machining operations on a pitch
circle. If you enter an angle step of 0, the TNC
will calculate the angle step from the starting
and stopping angles and the number of pattern
repetitions. If you enter a value other than 0, the
TNC will not take the stopping angle into
account. The sign for the angle step determines
the working direction ( = clockwise). Input
range 360.000 to 360.000
U Number of repetitions Q241: Number of
machining operations on a pitch circle. Input range
1 to 99999

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 6.2 CIRCULAR PATTERN (Cycle 220, DIN/ISO: G220)
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute): Z
Coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate Q200 Q204
Q203
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Moving to clearance height Q301: Definition of how
the tool is to move between machining processes.
0: Move to the setup clearance between operations.
1: Move to the 2nd setup clearance between
machining operations. X

U Type of traverse? Line=0/Arc=1 Q365: Definition of

Example: NC blocks
the path function with which the tool is to move
between machining operations. 53 CYCLE DEF 220 POLAR PATTERN
0: Move between operations on a straight line
1: Move between operations on the pitch circle Q216=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
Q217=+50 ;CENTER 2ND AXIS
Q244=80 ;PITCH CIRCLE DIA.
Q245=+0 ;STARTING ANGLE
Q246=+360 ;STOPPING ANGLE
Q247=+0 ;STEPPING ANGLE
Q241=8 ;NUMBER OF OPERATIONS
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+30 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q301=1 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
Q365=0 ;TYPE OF TRAVERSE

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6.3 LINEAR PATTERN (Cycle 221, DIN/ISO: G221)
6.3 LINEAR PATTERN (Cycle 221,
DIN/ISO: G221)
Cycle run
1 The TNC automatically moves the tool from its current position to
the starting point for the first machining operation.
Sequence:
Z
Move to the 2nd set-up clearance (spindle axis)
Approach the starting point in the spindle axis. Y
Move to the setup clearance above the workpiece surface
(spindle axis). X
2 From this position the TNC executes the last defined fixed cycle.
3 The tool then approaches the starting point for the next machining
operation in the positive reference axis direction at the setup
clearance (or the 2nd setup clearance).
4 This process (1 to 3) is repeated until all machining operations on
the first line have been executed. The tool is located above the last
point on the first line.
5 The tool subsequently moves to the last point on the second line
where it carries out the machining operation.
6 From this position the tool approaches the starting point for the
next machining operation in the negative reference axis direction.
7 This process (6) is repeated until all machining operations in the
second line have been executed.
8 The tool then moves to the starting point of the next line.
9 All subsequent lines are processed in a reciprocating movement.

Please note while programming:

Cycle 221 is DEF active, which means that Cycle 221

automatically calls the last defined fixed cycle.
If you combine Cycle 221 with one of the canned cycles
200 to 209 and 251 to 267, the setup clearance, workpiece
surface, 2nd setup clearance and the rotational position
that you defined in Cycle221 will be effective for the
selected canned cycle.
The slot position 0 is not allowed if you use Cycle 254
Circular Slot in combination with Cycle 221.

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 6.3 LINEAR PATTERN (Cycle 221, DIN/ISO: G221)
Cycle parameters
U Starting point 1st axis Q225 (absolute): Coordinate
of the starting point in the reference axis of the Y
working plane.
7
U Starting point 2nd axis Q226 (absolute): Coordinate Q23
of the starting point in the minor axis of the working Q238
plane.
3
U Spacing in 1st axis Q237 (incremental): Spacing Q24
N=
between each point on a line.
2
Q24
U Spacing in 2nd axis Q238 (incremental): Spacing N=
between each line. Q224
Q226
U Number of columns Q242: Number of machining
operations on a line.
U Number of lines Q243: Number of passes. X
Q225
U Rotational position Q224 (absolute): Angle by which
the entire pattern is rotated. The center of rotation lies
in the starting point.
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and workpiece surface
Z
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q203 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface.
Q200 Q204
U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate Q203
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur
U Moving to clearance height Q301: Definition of how
the tool is to move between machining processes.
0: Move to the setup clearance between operations.
1: Move to the 2nd setup clearance between
machining operations. X

Example: NC blocks

54 CYCL DEF 221 CARTESIAN PATTERN

Q225=+15 ;STARTING POINT 1ST AXIS
Q226=+15 ;STARTING POINT 2ND AXIS
Q237=+10 ;SPACING IN 1ST AXIS
Q238=+8 ;SPACING IN 2ND AXIS
Q242=6 ;NUMBER OF COLUMNS
Q243=4 ;NUMBER OF LINES
Q224=+15 ;ROTATIONAL POSITION
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+30 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=50 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE
Q301=1 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE

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6.4 Programming Examples
6.4 Programming Examples

Example: Circular hole patterns

100

R25
70 30

R35
25

X
30 90 100

0 BEGIN PGM PATTERN MM

1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-40 Definition of workpiece blank
2 BLK FORM 0.2 Y+100 Y+100 Z+0
3 TOOL CALL 1 Z S3500 Tool call
4 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M3 Retract the tool
5 CYCL DEF 200 DRILLING Cycle definition: drilling
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q201=-15 ;DEPTH
Q206=250 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGN
Q202=4 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q210=0 ;DWELL TIME
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=0 ;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q211=0.25 ;DWELL TIME AT DEPTH

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 6.4 Programming Examples
6 CYCLE DEF 220 POLAR PATTERN Define cycle for circular pattern 1, CYCL 200 is called automatically.
Q216=+30 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS Q200, Q203 and Q204 are effective as defined in Cycle 220.
Q217=+70 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Q244=50 ;PITCH CIRCLE DIA.
Q245=+0 ;STARTING ANGLE
Q246=+360 ;STOPPING ANGLE
Q247=+0 ;STEPPING ANGLE
Q241=10 ;QUANTITY
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=100 ;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q301=1 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
Q365=0 ;TYPE OF TRAVERSE
7 CYCLE DEF 220 POLAR PATTERN Define cycle for circular pattern 2, CYCL 200 is called automatically.
Q216=+90 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS Q200, Q203 and Q204 are effective as defined in Cycle 220.
Q217=+25 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Q244=70 ;PITCH CIRCLE DIA.
Q245=+90 ;STARTING ANGLE
Q246=+360 ;STOPPING ANGLE
Q247=30 ;STEPPING ANGLE
Q241=5 ;QUANTITY
Q200=2 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q203=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=100 ;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q301=1 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
Q365=0 ;TYPE OF TRAVERSE
8 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program
9 END PGM PATTERN MM

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166 Fixed Cycles: Pattern Definitions

Fixed Cycles: Contour
Pocket
7.1 SL Cycles
7.1 SL Cycles
Fundamentals
SL cycles enable you to form complex contours by combining up to Example: Program structure: Machining with SL
12 subcontours (pockets or islands). You define the individual cycles
subcontours in subprograms. The TNC calculates the total contour
from the subcontours (subprogram numbers) that you enter in Cycle 0 BEGIN PGM SL2 MM
14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY. ...

The memory capacity for programming the cycle is limited. 12 CYCL DEF 14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY ...
You can program up to 16384 contour elements in one 13 CYCL DEF 20 CONTOUR DATA ...
cycle.
...
SL cycles conduct comprehensive and complex internal
calculations as well as the resulting machining operations. 16 CYCL DEF 21 PILOT DRILLING ...
For safety reasons, always run a graphical program test 17 CYCL CALL
before machining! This is a simple way of finding out
whether the TNC-calculated program will provide the ...
desired results. 18 CYCL DEF 22 ROUGH OUT ...
19 CYCL CALL
Characteristics of the Subprograms
...
Coordinate transformations are allowed. If they are programmed 22 CYCLE DEF 23 FLOOR FINISHING ...
within the subcontour they are also effective in the following
subprograms, but they need not be reset after the cycle call. 23 CYCL CALL
The TNC ignores feed rates F and miscellaneous functions M. ...
The TNC recognizes a pocket if the tool path lies inside the contour, 26 CYCL DEF 24 SIDE FINISHING ...
for example if you machine the contour clockwise with radius
compensation RR. 27 CYCL CALL
The TNC recognizes an island if the tool path lies outside the ...
contour, for example if you machine the contour clockwise with
50 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2
radius compensation RL.
The subprograms must not contain spindle axis coordinates. 51 LBL 1
Always program both axes in the first block of the subprogram ...
If you use Q parameters, then only perform the calculations and 55 LBL 0
assignments within the affected contour subprograms.
56 LBL 2
...
60 LBL 0
...
99 END PGM SL2 MM

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 7.1 SL Cycles
Characteristics of the fixed cycles
The TNC automatically positions the tool to the setup clearance
before a cycle.
Each level of infeed depth is milled without interruptions since the
cutter traverses around islands instead of over them.
The radius of inside corners can be programmedthe tool keeps
moving to prevent surface blemishes at inside corners (this applies
for the outermost pass in the Rough-out and Side Finishing cycles).
The contour is approached on a tangential arc for side finishing.
For floor finishing, the tool again approaches the workpiece on a
tangential arc (for tool axis Z, for example, the arc may be in the Z/X
plane).
The contour is machined throughout in either climb or up-cut milling.
The machining data (such as milling depth, finishing allowance and
setup clearance) are entered as CONTOUR DATA in Cycle 20.

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7.1 SL Cycles
Overview

Cycle Soft key Page

14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY (essential) Page 171

20 CONTOUR DATA (essential) Page 176

21 PILOT DRILLING (optional) Page 178

22 ROUGH OUT (essential) Page 180

23 FLOOR FINISHING (optional) Page 183

24 SIDE FINISHING (optional) Page 184

Enhanced cycles:

Cycle Soft key Page

25 CONTOUR TRAIN Page 186

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 7.2 CONTOUR GEOMETRY (Cycle 14, DIN/ISO: G37)
7.2 CONTOUR GEOMETRY (Cycle 14,
DIN/ISO: G37)
Please note while programming:
All subprograms that are superimposed to define the contour are
listed in Cycle 14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY.

Before programming, note the following: C D

Cycle 14 is DEF active which means that it becomes A B
effective as soon as it is defined in the part program.
You can list up to 12 subprograms (subcontours) in
Cycle 14.

Cycle parameters
U Label numbers for the contour: Enter all label
numbers for the individual subprograms that are to be
superimposed to define the contour. Confirm every
label number with the ENT key. When you have
entered all numbers, conclude entry with the END
key. Entry of up to 12 subprogram numbers 1 to 254.

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7.3 Overlapping Contours
7.3 Overlapping Contours
Fundamentals
Pockets and islands can be overlapped to form a new contour. You can
thus enlarge the area of a pocket by another pocket or reduce it by an
island. Y

S1

A B

S2

Example: NC blocks

12 CYCL DEF 14.0 CONTOUR GEOMETRY

13 CYCL DEF 14.1 CONTOUR LABEL1/2/3/4

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 7.3 Overlapping Contours
Subprograms: overlapping pockets

The subsequent programming examples are contour

subprograms that are called by Cycle 14 CONTOUR
GEOMETRY in a main program.

Pockets A and B overlap.

The TNC calculates the points of intersection S1 and S2. They do not
have to be programmed.
The pockets are programmed as full circles.

Subprogram 1: Pocket A
51 LBL 1
52 L X+10 Y+50 RR
53 CC X+35 Y+50
54 C X+10 Y+50 DR-
55 LBL 0

51 LBL 1
52 L X+10 Y+50 RR
53 CC X+35 Y+50
54 C X+10 Y+50 DR-
55 LBL 0

Subprogram 2: Pocket B
56 LBL 2
57 L X+90 Y+50 RR
58 CC X+65 Y+50
59 C X+90 Y+50 DR-
60 LBL 0

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7.3 Overlapping Contours
Area of inclusion
Both surfaces A and B are to be machined, including the overlapping
area:
The surfaces A and B must be pockets.
The first pocket (in Cycle 14) must start outside the second pocket.

Surface A: B

51 LBL 1
A
52 L X+10 Y+50 RR
53 CC X+35 Y+50
54 C X+10 Y+50 DR-
55 LBL 0

Surface B:
56 LBL 2
57 L X+90 Y+50 RR
58 CC X+65 Y+50
59 C X+90 Y+50 DR-
60 LBL 0

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 7.3 Overlapping Contours
Area of exclusion
Surface A is to be machined without the portion overlapped by B:
Surface A must be a pocket and B an island.
A must start outside of B.
B must start inside of A.

Surface A:
B
51 LBL 1
A
52 L X+10 Y+50 RR
53 CC X+35 Y+50
54 C X+10 Y+50 DR-
55 LBL 0

Surface B:
56 LBL 2
57 L X+90 Y+50 RL
58 CC X+65 Y+50
59 C X+90 Y+50 DR-
60 LBL 0

Area of intersection
Only the area where A and B overlap is to be machined. (The areas
covered by A or B alone are to be left unmachined.)
A and B must be pockets.
A must start inside of B.

Surface A: A B
51 LBL 1
52 L X+60 Y+50 RR
53 CC X+35 Y+50
54 C X+60 Y+50 DR-
55 LBL 0

Surface B:
56 LBL 2
57 L X+90 Y+50 RR
58 CC X+65 Y+50
59 C X+90 Y+50 DR-
60 LBL 0

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7.4 CONTOUR DATA (Cycle 20, DIN/ISO: G120)
7.4 CONTOUR DATA (Cycle 20,
DIN/ISO: G120)
Please note while programming:
Machining data for the subprograms describing the subcontours are
entered in Cycle 20.

Cycle 20 is DEF active, which means that it becomes

effective as soon as it is defined in the part program.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the TNC performs the cycle at the depth 0.
The machining data entered in Cycle 20 are valid for
Cycles 21 to 24.
If you are using the SL cycles in Q parameter programs,
the cycle parameters Q1 to Q20 cannot be used as
program parameters.

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 7.4 CONTOUR DATA (Cycle 20, DIN/ISO: G120)
Cycle parameters
U Milling depth Q1 (incremental): Distance between
workpiece surface and bottom of pocket. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Y
U Path overlap factor Q2: Q2 x tool radius = stepover
factor k. Input range -0.0001 to 1.9999.
U Finishing allowance for side Q3 (incremental):
Finishing allowance in the working plane. Input range: Q9=1

8
Q
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Finishing allowance for floor Q4 (incremental):
Q9=+1
Finishing allowance in the tool axis. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q5 (absolute):
Absolute coordinate of the workpiece surface. Input k
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 X

U Setup clearance Q6 (incremental): Distance between

tool tip and workpiece surface. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
Z
U Clearance height Q7 (absolute): Absolute height at
which the tool cannot collide with the workpiece (for
intermediate positioning and retraction at the end of
the cycle). Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Inside corner radius Q8: Inside corner rounding
radius; entered value is referenced to the path of the Q6
tool center. Q8 is not a radius that is inserted as a
separate contour element between programmed Q10 Q7
Q1
elements! Input range 0 to 99999.9999
Q5
U Direction of rotation? Q9: Machining direction for
pockets.
Q9 = 1 up-cut milling for pocket and island X
Q9 = +1 climb milling for pocket and island
You can check the machining parameters during a program Example: NC blocks
interruption and overwrite them if required.
57 CYCL DEF 20 CONTOUR DATA
Q1=-20 ;MILLING DEPTH
Q2=1 ;TOOL PATH OVERLAP
Q3=+0.2 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
Q4=+0.1 ;ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR
Q5=+30 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q6=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q7=+80 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q8=0.5 ;ROUNDING RADIUS
Q9=+1 ;DIRECTION

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7.5 PILOT DRILLING (Cycle 21, DIN/ISO: G121)
7.5 PILOT DRILLING (Cycle 21,
DIN/ISO: G121)
Cycle run
1 The tool drills from the current position to the first plunging depth
at the programmed feed rate F.
2 Then the tool retracts at rapid traverse FMAX to the starting
position and advances again to the first plunging depth minus the
advanced stop distance t.
3 The advanced stop distance is automatically calculated by the
control:
At a total hole depth up to 30 mm: t = 0.6 mm
At a total hole depth exceeding 30 mm: t = hole depth / 50
Maximum advanced stop distance: 7 mm
4 The tool then advances with another infeed at the programmed
feed rate F.
5 The TNC repeats this process (1 to 4) until the programmed depth
is reached.
6 After a dwell time at the hole bottom, the tool is returned to the
starting position at rapid traverse FMAX for chip breaking.
Application
Cycle 21 is for PILOT DRILLING of the cutter infeed points. It accounts
for the allowance for side and the allowance for floor as well as the
radius of the rough-out tool. The cutter infeed points also serve as
starting points for roughing.

Please note while programming:

Before programming, note the following:

When calculating the infeed points, the TNC does not
account for the delta value DR programmed in a TOOL CALL
block.
In narrow areas, the TNC may not be able to carry out pilot
drilling with a tool that is larger than the rough-out tool.

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 7.5 PILOT DRILLING (Cycle 21, DIN/ISO: G121)
Cycle parameters
U Plunging depth Q10 (incremental): Dimension by
which the tool drills in each infeed (negative sign for
negative working direction). Input range: -99999.9999
to 99999.9999 Y
U Feed rate for plunging Q11: Drilling feed rate in
mm/min. Input range: 0 to 99999.9999; alternatively
FAUTO, FU, FZ.
U Rough-out tool number/name Q13 or QS13:
Number or name of rough-out tool. Input range 0 to
32767.9 if a number is entered; maximum 16
characters if a name is entered.

Example: NC blocks

58 CYCL DEF 21 PILOT DRILLING

Q10=+5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q13=1 ;ROUGH-OUT TOOL

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7.6 ROUGH-OUT (Cycle 22, DIN/ISO: G122)
7.6 ROUGH-OUT (Cycle 22,
DIN/ISO: G122)
Cycle run
1 The TNC positions the tool over the cutter infeed point, taking the
allowance for side into account.
2 In the first plunging depth, the tool mills the contour from the
inside outward at the milling feed rate Q12.
3 The island contours (here: C/D) are cleared out with an approach
toward the pocket contour (here: A/B).
4 In the next step the TNC moves the tool to the next plunging depth
and repeats the roughing procedure until the program depth is
reached.
5 Finally the TNC retracts the tool to the clearance height.

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 7.6 ROUGH-OUT (Cycle 22, DIN/ISO: G122)
Please note while programming:

This cycle requires a center-cut end mill (ISO 1641) or pilot

drilling with Cycle 21.
You define the plunging behavior of Cycle 22 with
parameter Q19 and with the tool table in the ANGLE and
LCUTS columns:
If Q19=0 is defined, the TNC always plunges
perpendicularly, even if a plunge angle (ANGLE) is defined
for the active tool.
If you define the ANGLE=90, the TNC plunges
perpendicularly. The reciprocation feed rate Q19 is used
as plunging feed rate.
If the reciprocation feed rate Q19 is defined in Cycle 22
and ANGLE is defined between 0.1 and 89.999 in the tool
table, the TNC plunges helically at the defined ANGLE.
If the reciprocation feed is defined in Cycle 22 and no
ANGLE is in the tool table, the TNC displays an error
message.
If geometrical conditions do not allow helical plunging
(slot geometry), the TNC tries a reciprocating plunge.
The reciprocation length is calculated from LCUTS and
ANGLE (reciprocation length = LCUTS / tan ANGLE).
If you clear out an acute inside corner and use an overlap
factor greater than 1, some material might be left over.
Check especially the innermost path in the test run graphic
and, if necessary, change the overlap factor slightly. This
allows another distribution of cuts, which often provides
the desired results.
During fine roughing the TNC does not take a defined wear
value DR of the coarse roughing tool into account.

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7.6 ROUGH-OUT (Cycle 22, DIN/ISO: G122)
Cycle parameters
U Plunging depth Q10 (incremental): Infeed per cut. Example: NC blocks
Input range: -99999.9999 to 99999.9999
59 CYCL DEF 22 ROUGH-OUT
U Feed rate for plunging Q11: Plunging feed rate in
mm/min. Input range: 0 to 99999.9999; alternatively Q10=+5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
FAUTO, FU, FZ. Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
U Feed rate for roughing Q12: Milling feed rate in Q12=750 ;FEED RATE FOR ROUGHING
mm/min. Input range: 0 to 99999.9999; alternatively
FAUTO, FU, FZ. Q18=1 ;COARSE ROUGHING TOOL
Q19=150 ;RECIPROCATION FEED RATE
U Coarse roughing tool Q18 or QS18: Number or
name of the tool with which the TNC has already Q208=99999 ;RETRACTION FEED RATE
coarse-roughed the contour. Switch to name input:
Press the TOOL NAME soft key. The TNC
automatically inserts the closing quotation mark
when you exit the input field. If there was no coarse
roughing, enter 0; if you enter a number or a name,
the TNC will only rough-out the portion that could not
be machined with the coarse roughing tool. If the
portion that is to be roughed cannot be approached
from the side, the TNC will mill in a reciprocating
plunge-cut; For this purpose you must enter the tool
length LCUTS in the tool table TOOL.T and define the
maximum plunging ANGLE of the tool. The TNC will
otherwise generate an error message. Input range 0
to 32767.9 if a number is entered; maximum 16
characters if a name is entered.
U Reciprocation feed rate Q19: Traversing speed of
the tool in mm/min during reciprocating plunge cut.
Input range: 0 to 99999.9999; alternatively FAUTO,
FU, FZ.
U Retraction feed rate Q208: Traversing speed of the
tool in mm/min when retracting after machining. If
you enter Q208 = 0, the TNC retracts the tool at the
feed rate in Q12. Input range 0 to 99999.9999,
alternatively FMAX FAUTO

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 7.7 FLOOR FINISHING (Cycle 23, DIN/ISO: G123)
7.7 FLOOR FINISHING (Cycle 23,
DIN/ISO: G123)
Cycle run
The tool approaches the machining plane smoothly (on a vertically
tangential arc) if there is sufficient room. If there is not enough room,
the TNC moves the tool to depth vertically. The tool then clears the
finishing allowance remaining from rough-out.

Please note while programming:

The TNC automatically calculates the starting point for

finishing. The starting point depends on the available
space in the pocket.
The approaching radius for pre-positioning to the final
depth is permanently defined and independent of the
plunging angle of the tool.

Cycle parameters
U Feed rate for plunging Q11: Traversing speed of the
tool during plunging. Input range 0 to 99999.9999,
alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Feed rate for roughing Q12: Milling feed rate. Input
range 0 to 99999.9999, alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
Z
U Retraction feed rate Q208: Traversing speed of the
tool in mm/min when retracting after machining. If
you enter Q208 = 0, the TNC retracts the tool at the
feed rate in Q12. Input range 0 to 99999.9999,
alternatively FMAX, FAUTO X
Q12
Q11

Example: NC blocks

60 CYCL DEF 23 FLOOR FINISHING

Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=350 ;FEED RATE FOR ROUGHING
Q208=99999 ;RETRACTION FEED RATE

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7.8 SIDE FINISHING (Cycle 24, DIN/ISO: G124)
7.8 SIDE FINISHING (Cycle 24,
DIN/ISO: G124)
Cycle run
The subcontours are approached and departed on a tangential arc.
Each subcontour is finished separately.

Please note while programming:

The sum of allowance for side (Q14) and the radius of the
finish mill must be smaller than the sum of allowance for
side (Q3, Cycle 20) and the radius of the rough mill.
This calculation also holds if you run Cycle 24 without
having roughed out with Cycle 22; in this case, enter 0
for the radius of the rough mill.
You can use Cycle 24 also for contour milling. Then you
must:
define the contour to be milled as a single island
(without pocket limit), and
enter the finishing allowance (Q3) in Cycle 20 to be
greater than the sum of the finishing allowance Q14 +
radius of the tool being used.
The TNC automatically calculates the starting point for
finishing. The starting point depends on the available
space in the pocket and the allowance programmed in
Cycle 20.
The starting point calculated by the TNC also depends on
the machining sequence. If you select the finishing cycle
with the GOTO key and then start the program, the
starting point can be at a different location from where it
would be if you execute the program in the defined
sequence.

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 7.8 SIDE FINISHING (Cycle 24, DIN/ISO: G124)
Cycle parameters
U Direction of rotation? Clockwise = -1 Q9:
Machining direction:
+1:Counterclockwise
1:Clockwise
U Plunging depth Q10 (incremental): Infeed per cut. Z
Input range: -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q11
U Feed rate for plunging Q11: Traversing speed of the
tool during plunging. Input range 0 to 99999.9999,
alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ X
Q10 Q12
U Feed rate for roughing Q12: Milling feed rate. Input
range 0 to 99999.9999, alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Finishing allowance for side Q14 (incremental):
Enter the allowed material for several finish-
milling operations. If you enter Q14 = 0, the
remaining finishing allowance will be cleared.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Example: NC blocks

61 CYCLE DEF 24 SIDE FINISHING

Q9=+1 ;DIRECTION
Q10=+5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=350 ;FEED RATE FOR ROUGHING
Q14=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE

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7.9 CONTOUR TRAIN (Cycle 25, DIN/ISO: G125)
7.9 CONTOUR TRAIN (Cycle 25,
DIN/ISO: G125)
Cycle run
In conjunction with Cycle 14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY, this cycle
facilitates the machining of open and closed contours.
Z
Cycle 25 CONTOUR TRAIN offers considerable advantages over
machining a contour using positioning blocks: Y
The TNC monitors the operation to prevent undercuts and surface
blemishes. It is recommended that you run a graphic simulation of
the contour before execution.
If the radius of the selected tool is too large, the corners of the
contour may have to be reworked.
The contour can be machined throughout by up-cut or by climb
milling. The type of milling even remains effective when the
contours are mirrored.
The tool can traverse back and forth for milling in several infeeds:
This results in faster machining. X
Allowance values can be entered in order to perform repeated
rough-milling and finish-milling operations.

Please note while programming:

The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH

determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
The TNC takes only the first label of Cycle 14 CONTOUR
GEOMETRY into account.
The memory capacity for programming an SL cycle is
limited. You can program up to 16384 contour elements in
one SL cycle.
Cycle 20 CONTOUR DATA is not required.
The miscellaneous functions M109 and M110 are not
effective when machining a contour with Cycle 25.

Danger of collision!
To avoid collisions,
Do not program positions in incremental dimensions
immediately after Cycle 25 since they are referenced to
the position of the tool at the end of the cycle.
Move the tool to defined (absolute) positions in all main
axes, since the position of the tool at the end of the
cycle is not identical to the position of the tool at the
start of the cycle.

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 7.9 CONTOUR TRAIN (Cycle 25, DIN/ISO: G125)
Cycle parameters
U Milling depth Q1 (incremental): Distance Example: NC blocks
between workpiece surface and contour floor.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 62 CYCL DEF 25 CONTOUR TRAIN

U Finishing allowance for side Q3 (incremental): Q1=-20 ;MILLING DEPTH

Finishing allowance in the working plane. Input range Q3=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q5=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
U Workpiece surface coordinate Q5 (absolute):
Absolute coordinate of the workpiece surface Q7=+50 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
referenced to the workpiece datum. Input range: Q10=+5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
U Clearance height Q7 (absolute): Absolute height at
Q12=350 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
which the tool cannot collide with the workpiece.
Position for tool retraction at the end of the cycle. Q15=-1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Plunging depth Q10 (incremental): Infeed per cut.
Input range: -99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Feed rate for plunging Q11: Traversing speed of the
tool in the spindle axis. Input range 0 to 99999.9999,
alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Feed rate for milling Q12: Traversing speed of the
tool in the working plane. Input range 0 to
99999.9999, alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Climb or up-cut? Up-cut = 1 Q15:
Climb milling: Input value = +1
Up-cut milling: Input value = 1
To enable climb milling and up-cut milling alternately
in several infeeds:Input value = 0

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7.10 Programming Examples

Example: Roughing-out and fine-roughing a pocket

10
Y 10

R20

55
R30 60
30

X
30

0 BEGIN PGM C20 MM

1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X-10 Y-10 Z-40
2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0 Definition of workpiece blank
3 TOOL CALL 1 Z S2500 Tool call: coarse roughing tool, diameter 30
4 L Z+250 R0 FMAX Retract the tool
5 CYCL DEF 14.0 CONTOUR GEOMETRY Define contour subprogram
6 CYCL DEF 14.1 CONTOUR LABEL 1
7 CYCL DEF 20 CONTOUR DATA Define general machining parameters
Q1=-20 ;MILLING DEPTH
Q2=1 ;TOOL PATH OVERLAP
Q3=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
Q4=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR
Q5=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q6=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q7=+100 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q8=0.1 ;ROUNDING RADIUS
Q9=-1 ;DIRECTION

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8 CYCL DEF 22 ROUGH-OUT Cycle definition: Coarse roughing
Q10=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=350 ;FEED RATE FOR ROUGHING
Q18=0 ;COARSE ROUGHING TOOL
Q19=150 ;RECIPROCATION FEED RATE
Q208=30000 ;RETRACTION FEED RATE
9 CYCL CALL M3 Cycle call: Coarse roughing
10 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M6 Tool change
11 TOOL CALL 2 Z S3000 Tool call: fine roughing tool, diameter 15
12 CYCL DEF 22 ROUGH-OUT Define the fine roughing cycle
Q10=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=350 ;FEED RATE FOR ROUGHING
Q18=1 ;COARSE ROUGHING TOOL
Q19=150 ;RECIPROCATION FEED RATE
Q208=30000 ;RETRACTION FEED RATE
13 CYCL CALL M3 Cycle call: Fine roughing
14 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program

15 LBL 1 Contour subprogram

16 L X+0 Y+30 RR
17 FC DR- R30 CCX+30 CCY+30
18 FL AN+60 PDX+30 PDY+30 D10
19 FSELECT 3
20 FPOL X+30 Y+30
21 FC DR- R20 CCPR+55 CCPA+60
22 FSELECT 2
23 FL AN-120 PDX+30 PDY+30 D10
24 FSELECT 3
25 FC X+0 DR- R30 CCX+30 CCY+30
26 FSELECT 2
27 LBL 0
28 END PGM C20 MM

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Example: Pilot drilling, roughing-out and finishing overlapping contours

Y
16 16
100

R2
5
50

16
5
R2

X
35 65 100

0 BEGIN PGM C21 MM

1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-40 Definition of workpiece blank
2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0
3 TOOL CALL 1 Z S2500 Tool call: Drill, diameter 12
4 L Z+250 R0 FMAX Retract the tool
5 CYCL DEF 14.0 CONTOUR GEOMETRY Define contour subprogram
6 CYCL DEF 14.1 CONTOUR LABEL1/2/3/4
7 CYCL DEF 20 CONTOUR DATA Define general machining parameters
Q1=-20 ;MILLING DEPTH
Q2=1 ;TOOL PATH OVERLAP
Q3=+0.5 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
Q4=+0.5 ;ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR
Q5=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q6=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q7=+100 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q8=0.1 ;ROUNDING RADIUS
Q9=-1 ;DIRECTION

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8 CYCL DEF 21 PILOT DRILLING Cycle definition: Pilot drilling
Q10=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q11=250 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q13=2 ;ROUGH-OUT TOOL
9 CYCL CALL M3 Cycle call: Pilot drilling
10 L +250 R0 FMAX M6 Tool change
11 TOOL CALL 2 Z S3000 Call the tool for roughing/finishing, diameter 12
12 CYCL DEF 22 ROUGH-OUT Cycle definition: Rough-out
Q10=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=350 ;FEED RATE FOR ROUGHING
Q18=0 ;COARSE ROUGHING TOOL
Q19=150 ;RECIPROCATION FEED RATE
Q208=30000 ;RETRACTION FEED RATE
13 CYCL CALL M3 Cycle call: Rough-out
14 CYCL DEF 23 FLOOR FINISHING Cycle definition: Floor finishing
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=200 ;FEED RATE FOR ROUGHING
Q208=30000 ;RETRACTION FEED RATE
15 CYCL CALL Cycle call: Floor finishing
16 CYCLE DEF 24 SIDE FINISHING Cycle definition: Side finishing
Q9=+1 ;DIRECTION
Q10=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=400 ;FEED RATE FOR ROUGHING
Q14=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
17 CYCL CALL Cycle call: Side finishing
18 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program

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19 LBL 1 Contour subprogram 1: left pocket
20 CC X+35 Y+50
21 L X+10 Y+50 RR
22 C X+10 DR-
23 LBL 0
24 LBL 2 Contour subprogram 2: right pocket
25 CC X+65 Y+50
26 L X+90 Y+50 RR
27 C X+90 DR-
28 LBL 0
29 LBL 3 Contour subprogram 3: square left island
30 L X+27 Y+50 RL
31 L Y+58
32 L X+43
33 L Y+42
34 L X+27
35 LBL 0
36 LBL 4 Contour subprogram 4: triangular right island
39 L X+65 Y+42 RL
37 L X+57
38 L X+65 Y+58
39 L X+73 Y+42
40 LBL 0
41 END PGM C21 MM

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 7.10 Programming Examples
Example: Contour train

Y
100
95

R7

R7,5
,5
80
75

20
15

X
5 50 100

0 BEGIN PGM C25 MM

1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-40 Definition of workpiece blank
2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0
3 TOOL CALL 1 Z S2000 Tool call: Diameter 20
4 L Z+250 R0 FMAX Retract the tool
5 CYCL DEF 14.0 CONTOUR GEOMETRY Define contour subprogram
6 CYCL DEF 14.1 CONTOUR LABEL 1
7 CYCL DEF 25 CONTOUR TRAIN Define machining parameters
Q1=-20 ;MILLING DEPTH
Q3=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
Q5=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q7=+250 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q10=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=200 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q15=+1 ;CLIMB OR UP-CUT
8 CYCL CALL M3 Cycle call
9 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program

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10 LBL 1 Contour subprogram
11 L X+0 Y+15 RL
12 L X+5 Y+20
13 CT X+5 Y+75
14 L Y+95
15 RND R7.5
16 L X+50
17 RND R7.5
18 L X+100 Y+80
19 LBL 0
20 END PGM C25 MM

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Fixed Cycles: Cylindrical
Surface
8.1 Fundamentals
8.1 Fundamentals
Overview of cylindrical surface cycles

Cycle Soft key Page

27 CYLINDER SURFACE Page 197

28 CYLINDER SURFACE slot milling Page 200

29 CYLINDER SURFACE ridge milling Page 203

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 8.2 CYLINDER SURFACE (Cycle 27, DIN/ISO: G127, Software Option)
8.2 CYLINDER SURFACE (Cycle 27,
DIN/ISO: G127, Software
Option)
Execution of cycle
This cycle enables you to program a contour in two dimensions and
then roll it onto a cylindrical surface for 3-D machining. Use Cycle 28 if
you want to mill guideways on the cylinder.
The contour is described in a subprogram identified in Cycle 14
CONTOUR GEOMETRY.
In the subprogram you always describe the contour with the
coordinates X and Y, regardless of which rotary axes exist on your
machine. This means that the contour description is independent of
your machine configuration. The path functions L, CHF, CR, RND and
CT are available.
The dimensions for the rotary axis (X coordinates) can be entered as
desired either in degrees or in mm (or inches). Specify with Q17 in the
cycle definition.
1 The TNC positions the tool over the cutter infeed point, taking the
allowance for side into account.
2 At the first plunging depth, the tool mills along the programmed
contour at the milling feed rate Q12.
3 At the end of the contour, the TNC returns the tool to the setup
clearance and returns to the point of penetration. Z
4 Steps 1 to 3 are repeated until the programmed milling depth Q1
is reached.
5 Then the tool moves to the setup clearance.

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8.2 CYLINDER SURFACE (Cycle 27, DIN/ISO: G127, Software Option)
Please note while programming:

The machine and TNC must be prepared for cylinder

surface interpolation by the machine manufacturer. Refer
to your machine tool manual.

In the first NC block of the contour program, always

program both cylinder surface coordinates.
The memory capacity for programming an SL cycle is
limited. You can program up to 16384 contour elements in
one SL cycle.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
This cycle requires a center-cut end mill (DIN 844).
The cylinder must be set up centered on the rotary table.
Set the reference point to the center of the rotary table.
The spindle axis must be perpendicular to the rotary table
axis when the cycle is called; switching of the kinematics
may be required. If this is not the case, the TNC will
generate an error message.
This cycle can also be used in a tilted working plane.
The set-up clearance must be greater than the tool radius.
The machining time can increase if the contour consists of
many non-tangential contour elements.

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 8.2 CYLINDER SURFACE (Cycle 27, DIN/ISO: G127, Software Option)
Cycle parameters
U Milling depth Q1 (incremental): Distance between Example: NC blocks
the cylindrical surface and the floor of the contour.
Input range: -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 63 CYCL DEF 27 CYLINDER SURFACE

U Finishing allowance for side Q3 (incremental): Q1=-8 ;MILLING DEPTH

Finishing allowance in the plane of the unrolled Q3=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
cylindrical surface. This allowance is effective in
the direction of the radius compensation. Input Q6=+0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q10=+3 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
U Setup clearance Q6 (incremental): Distance between Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
the tool tip and the cylinder surface. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 Q12=350 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q16=25 ;RADIUS
U Plunging depth Q10 (incremental): Infeed per cut.
Input range: -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q17=0 ;TYPE OF DIMENSION
U Feed rate for plunging Q11: Traversing speed of the
tool in the spindle axis. Input range 0 to 99999.9999,
alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Feed rate for milling Q12: Traversing speed of the
tool in the working plane. Input range 0 to
99999.9999, alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Cylinder radius Q16: Radius of the cylinder on which
the contour is to be machined. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Dimension type? ang./lin. Q17: The dimensions for
the rotary axis of the subprogram are given either in
degrees (0) or in mm/inches (1).

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 Software-Option 1)
8.3 CYLINDER SURFACE Slot Milling (Cycle 28, DIN/ISO: G128,
8.3 CYLINDER SURFACE Slot Milling
(Cycle 28, DIN/ISO: G128,
Software-Option 1)
Cycle run
This cycle enables you to program a guide notch in two dimensions
and then transfer it onto a cylindrical surface. Unlike Cycle 27, with this
cycle the TNC adjusts the tool so that, with radius compensation
active, the walls of the slot are nearly parallel. You can machine exactly
parallel walls by using a tool that is exactly as wide as the slot.
The smaller the tool is with respect to the slot width, the larger the
distortion in circular arcs and oblique line segments. To minimize this
process-related distortion, you can define in parameter Q21 a
tolerance with which the TNC machines a slot as similar as possible to
a slot machined with a tool of the same width as the slot.
Program the midpoint path of the contour together with the tool radius
compensation. With the radius compensation you specify whether the
TNC cuts the slot with climb milling or up-cut milling.
1 The TNC positions the tool over the cutter infeed point.
2 At the first plunging depth, the tool mills along the programmed
slot wall at the milling feed rate Q12 while respecting the finishing
allowance for the side.
3 At the end of the contour, the TNC moves the tool to the opposite
wall and returns to the infeed point. Z
4 Steps 2 and 3 are repeated until the programmed milling depth Q1
is reached.
5 If you have defined the tolerance in Q21, the TNC then remachines
the slot walls to be as parallel as possible.
6 Finally, the tool retracts in the tool axis to the clearance height or
to the position last programmed before the cycle.

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 Software-Option 1)
8.3 CYLINDER SURFACE Slot Milling (Cycle 28, DIN/ISO: G128,
Please note while programming:

The machine and TNC must be prepared for cylinder

surface interpolation by the machine manufacturer. Refer
to your machine tool manual.

In the first NC block of the contour program, always

program both cylinder surface coordinates.
The memory capacity for programming an SL cycle is
limited. You can program up to 16384 contour elements in
one SL cycle.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
This cycle requires a center-cut end mill (DIN 844).
The cylinder must be set up centered on the rotary table.
Set the reference point to the center of the rotary table.
The spindle axis must be perpendicular to the rotary table
axis when the cycle is called; switching of the kinematics
may be required. If this is not the case, the TNC will
generate an error message.
This cycle can also be used in a tilted working plane.
The set-up clearance must be greater than the tool radius.
The machining time can increase if the contour consists of
many non-tangential contour elements.

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8.3 CYLINDER SURFACE Slot Milling (Cycle 28, DIN/ISO: G128,
Cycle parameters
U Milling depth Q1 (incremental): Distance between Example: NC blocks
the cylindrical surface and the floor of the contour.
Input range: -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 63 CYCL DEF 28 CYLINDER SURFACE

U Finishing allowance for side Q3 (incremental): Q1=-8 ;MILLING DEPTH

Finishing allowance on the slot wall. The finishing Q3=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
allowance reduces the slot width by twice the
entered value. Input range 99999.9999 to Q6=+0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
99999.9999 Q10=+3 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
U Setup clearance Q6 (incremental): Distance between Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
the tool tip and the cylinder surface. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 Q12=350 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q16=25 ;RADIUS
U Plunging depth Q10 (incremental): Infeed per cut.
Input range: -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q17=0 ;TYPE OF DIMENSION
U Feed rate for plunging Q11: Traversing speed of the Q20=12 ;SLOT WIDTH
tool in the spindle axis. Input range 0 to 99999.9999, Q21=0 ;TOLERANCE
alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Feed rate for milling Q12: Traversing speed of the
tool in the working plane. Input range 0 to
99999.9999, alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Cylinder radius Q16: Radius of the cylinder on which
the contour is to be machined. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Dimension type? ang./lin. Q17: The dimensions for
the rotary axis of the subprogram are given either in
degrees (0) or in mm/inches (1).
U Slot width Q20: Width of the slot to be machined.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Tolerance? Q21: If you use a tool smaller than the
programmed slot width Q20, process-related
distortion occurs on the slot wall wherever the slot
follows the path of an arc or oblique line. If you define
the tolerance Q21, the TNC adds a subsequent
milling operation to ensure that the slot dimensions
are a close as possible to those of a slot that has been
milled with a tool exactly as wide as the slot. With
Q21 you define the permitted deviation from this
ideal slot. The number of subsequent milling
operations depends on the cylinder radius, the tool
used, and the slot depth. The smaller the tolerance is
defined, the more exact the slot is and the longer the
remachining takes. Recommendation: Use a
tolerance of 0.02 mm. Function inactive: Enter 0
(default setting) Input range 0 to 9.9999

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 8.4 CYLINDER SURFACE Ridge Milling (Cycle 29, DIN/ISO: G129,
Software-Option 1)
8.4 CYLINDER SURFACE Ridge
Milling (Cycle 29, DIN/ISO:
G129, Software-Option 1)
Cycle run
This cycle enables you to program a ridge in two dimensions and then
transfer it onto a cylindrical surface. With this cycle the TNC adjusts
the tool so that, with radius compensation active, the walls of the slot
are always parallel. Program the midpoint path of the ridge together
with the tool radius compensation. With the radius compensation you
specify whether the TNC cuts the ridge with climb milling or up-cut
milling.
At the ends of the ridge the TNC always adds a semicircle whose
radius is half the ridge width.
1 The TNC positions the tool over the starting point of machining.
The TNC calculates the starting point from the ridge width and the
tool diameter. It is located next to the first point defined in the
contour subprogram, offset by half the ridge width and the tool
diameter. The radius compensation determines whether
machining begins from the left (1, RL = climb milling) or the right
of the ridge (2, RR = up-cut milling).
2 After the TNC has positioned to the first plunging depth, the tool
moves on a circular arc at the milling feed rate Q12 tangentially to
the ridge wall. If so programmed, it will leave metal for the finishing
allowance. Z
3 At the first plunging depth, the tool mills along the programmed
ridge wall at the milling feed rate Q12 until the stud is completed.
4 The tool then departs the ridge wall on a tangential path and
returns to the starting point of machining.
5 Steps 2 to 4 are repeated until the programmed milling depth Q1
is reached.
6 Finally, the tool retracts in the tool axis to the clearance height or
to the position last programmed before the cycle. 1 2

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8.4 CYLINDER SURFACE Ridge Milling (Cycle 29, DIN/ISO: G129,
Software-Option 1) Please note while programming:

The machine and TNC must be prepared for cylinder

surface interpolation by the machine manufacturer. Refer
to your machine tool manual.

In the first NC block of the contour program, always

program both cylinder surface coordinates.
The memory capacity for programming an SL cycle is
limited. You can program up to 16384 contour elements in
one SL cycle.
The algebraic sign for the cycle parameter DEPTH
determines the working direction. If you program DEPTH
= 0, the cycle will not be executed.
This cycle requires a center-cut end mill (DIN 844).
The cylinder must be set up centered on the rotary table.
Set the reference point to the center of the rotary table.
The spindle axis must be perpendicular to the rotary table
axis when the cycle is called; switching of the kinematics
may be required. If this is not the case, the TNC will
generate an error message.
This cycle can also be used in a tilted working plane.
The set-up clearance must be greater than the tool radius.
The machining time can increase if the contour consists of
many non-tangential contour elements.

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 8.4 CYLINDER SURFACE Ridge Milling (Cycle 29, DIN/ISO: G129,
Software-Option 1)
Cycle parameters
U Milling depth Q1 (incremental): Distance between Example: NC blocks
the cylindrical surface and the floor of the contour.
Input range: -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 63 CYCL DEF 29 CYLINDER SURFACE RIDGE

U Finishing allowance for side Q3 (incremental): Q1=-8 ;MILLING DEPTH

Finishing allowance on the ridge wall. The finishing Q3=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
allowance increases the ridge width by twice the
entered value. Input range: -99999.9999 to Q6=+0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
99999.9999 Q10=+3 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
U Setup clearance Q6 (incremental): Distance between Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
the tool tip and the cylinder surface. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 Q12=350 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q16=25 ;RADIUS
U Plunging depth Q10 (incremental): Infeed per cut.
Input range: -99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q17=0 ;TYPE OF DIMENSION
U Feed rate for plunging Q11: Traversing speed of the Q20=12 ;RIDGE WIDTH
tool in the spindle axis. Input range 0 to 99999.9999,
alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Feed rate for milling Q12: Traversing speed of the
tool in the working plane. Input range 0 to
99999.9999, alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Cylinder radius Q16: Radius of the cylinder on which
the contour is to be machined. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Dimension type? ang./lin. Q17: The dimensions for
the rotary axis of the subprogram are given either in
degrees (0) or in mm/inches (1).
U Ridge width Q20: Width of the ridge to be machined.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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8.5 Programming Examples

Example: Cylinder surface with Cycle 27

Notes:
Machine with B head and C table
Cylinder centered on rotary table Y
Datum at center of rotary table
Description of the midpoint path in the 70
contour subprogram

52.5

35

X
40 60 157

0 BEGIN PGM C28 MM

1 TOOL CALL 1 Y S2000 Call tool, tool axis is Y
2 L Y+250 R0 FMAX Retract the tool
3 L X R0 FMAX Position tool on rotary table center
4 CYCL DEF 14.0 CONTOUR GEOMETRY Define contour subprogram
5 CYCL DEF 14.1 CONTOUR LABEL 1
6 CYCL DEF 27 CYLINDER SURFACE Define machining parameters
Q1=-7 ;MILLING DEPTH
Q3=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
Q6=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q10=4 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=250 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q16=25 ;RADIUS
Q17=1 ;TYPE OF DIMENSION
7 L C+0 R0 FMAX M3 Pre-position rotary table
8 CYCL CALL Cycle call
9 L Y+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program

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 8.5 Programming Examples
10 LBL 1 Contour subprogram, description of the midpoint path
11 L X+40 Y+0 RR Data for the rotary axis are entered in mm (Q17=1)
12 L Y+35
13 L X+60 Y+52.5
14 L Y+70
15 LBL 0
16 END PGM C28 MM

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Example: Cylinder surface with Cycle 28

Note:
Machine with B head and C table
Cylinder centered on rotary table Y
Datum at center of rotary table

.5
R7
60

20

X
30 50 157

0 BEGIN PGM C27 MM

1 TOOL CALL 1 Y S2000 Call tool, tool axis is Y
2 L X+250 R0 FMAX Retract the tool
3 L X R0 FMAX Position tool on rotary table center
4 CYCL DEF 14.0 CONTOUR GEOMETRY Define contour subprogram
5 CYCL DEF 14.1 CONTOUR LABEL 1
6 CYCL DEF 28 CYLINDER SURFACE Define machining parameters
Q1=-7 ;MILLING DEPTH
Q3=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
Q6=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q10=-4 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=250 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q16=25 ;RADIUS
Q17=1 ;TYPE OF DIMENSION
Q20=10 ;SLOT WIDTH
Q21=0.02 ;TOLERANCE Remachining active
7 L C+0 R0 FMAX M3 Pre-position rotary table
8 CYCL CALL Cycle call
9 L Y+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program

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 8.5 Programming Examples
10 LBL 1 Contour subprogram
11 L X+40 Y+20 RL Data for the rotary axis are entered in mm (Q17=1)
12 L X+50
13 RND R7.5
14 L Y+60
15 RND R7.5
16 L IX-20
17 RND R7.5
18 L Y+20
19 RND R7.5
20 L X+40
21 LBL 0
22 END PGM C27 MM

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Fixed Cycles: Contour
Pocket with Contour
Formula
9.1 SL Cycles with Complex Contour Formula
9.1 SL Cycles with Complex
Contour Formula
Fundamentals
SL cycles and the complex contour formula enable you to form
complex contours by combining subcontours (pockets or islands). You
define the individual subcontours (geometry data) as separate QC1
programs. In this way, any subcontour can be used any number of QC4
times. The TNC calculates the complete contour from the selected
QC1 QC2
subcontours, which you link together through a contour formula.

The memory capacity for programming an SL cycle (all

contour description programs) is limited to 128 contours.
The number of possible contour elements depends on the
type of contour (inside or outside contour) and the number
of contour descriptions. You can program up to 16384
elements.
The SL cycles with contour formula presuppose a
structured program layout and enable you to save
frequently used contours in individual programs. Using the
contour formula, you can connect the subcontours to a
complete contour and define whether it applies to a Example: Program structure: Machining with SL
pocket or island. cycles and complex contour formula
In its present form, the SL cycles with contour formula
function requires input from several areas in the TNCs 0 BEGIN PGM CONTOUR MM
user interface. This function is to serve as a basis for ...
further development.
5 SEL CONTOUR MODEL
6 CYCL DEF 20 CONTOUR DATA...
8 CYCL DEF 22 ROUGH-OUT...
9 CYCL CALL
...
12 CYCL DEF 23 FLOOR FINISHING...
13 CYCL CALL
...
16 CYCL DEF 24 SIDE FINISHING...
17 CYCL CALL
63 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2
64 END PGM CONTOUR MM

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 Example: Program structure: Calculation of the

9.1 SL Cycles with Complex Contour Formula

Properties of the subcontours
subcontours with contour formula
By default, the TNC assumes that the contour is a pocket. Do not
program a radius compensation. 0 BEGIN PGM MODEL MM
The TNC ignores feed rates F and miscellaneous functions M. 1 DECLARE CONTOUR QC1 = CIRCLE1
Coordinate transformations are allowed. If they are programmed
within the subcontour they are also effective in the following 2 DECLARE CONTOUR QC2 = CIRCLEXY DEPTH15
subprograms, but they need not be reset after the cycle call. 3 DECLARE CONTOUR QC3 = TRIANGLE DEPTH10
Although the subprograms can contain coordinates in the spindle 4 DECLARE CONTOUR QC4 = SQUARE DEPTH5
axis, such coordinates are ignored.
5 QC10 = ( QC1 | QC3 | QC4 ) \ QC2
The working plane is defined in the first coordinate block of the
subprogram. 6 END PGM MODEL MM
You can define subcontours with various depths as needed
Characteristics of the fixed cycles 0 BEGIN PGM CIRCLE1 MM
The TNC automatically positions the tool to the setup clearance 1 CC X+75 Y+50
before a cycle.
2 LP PR+45 PA+0
Each level of infeed depth is milled without interruptions since the
cutter traverses around islands instead of over them. 3 CP IPA+360 DR+
The radius of inside corners can be programmedthe tool keeps 4 END PGM CIRCLE1 MM
moving to prevent surface blemishes at inside corners (this applies
for the outermost pass in the Rough-out and Side Finishing cycles).
The contour is approached on a tangential arc for side finishing. 0 BEGIN PGM CIRCLE31XY MM
For floor finishing, the tool again approaches the workpiece on a ...
tangential arc (for tool axis Z, for example, the arc may be in the Z/X ...
plane).
The contour is machined throughout in either climb or up-cut milling.
The machining data (such as milling depth, finishing allowance and
setup clearance) are entered as CONTOUR DATA in Cycle 20.

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Selecting a program with contour definitions
With the SEL CONTOUR function you select a program with contour
definitions, from which the TNC takes the contour descriptions:
U Show the soft-key row with special functions

U Select the menu for functions for contour and point

machining.
U Press the SEL CONTOUR soft key.
U Enter the full name of the program with the contour
definition and confirm with the END key.

Program a SEL CONTOUR block before the SL cycles. Cycle

14 CONTOUR GEOMETRY is no longer necessary if you use SEL
CONTOUR.

Defining contour descriptions

With the DECLARE CONTOUR function you enter in a program the path for
programs from which the TNC draws the contour descriptions. In
addition, you can select a separate depth for this contour description
(FCL 2 function):
U Show the soft-key row with special functions

U Select the menu for functions for contour and point

machining.
U Press the DECLARE CONTOUR soft key.
U Enter the number for the contour designator QC, and
confirm with the ENT key.
U Enter the full name of the program with the contour
description and confirm with the END key, or if
desired,
U define a separate depth for the selected contour.

With the given contour designators QC you can include the

various contours in the contour formula.
If you program separate depths for contours, then you
must assign a depth to all subcontours (assign the depth 0
if necessary).

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 9.1 SL Cycles with Complex Contour Formula
Entering a complex contour formula
You can use soft keys to interlink various contours in a mathematical
formula.
U Show the soft-key row with special functions

U Select the menu for functions for contour and point

machining.
U Press the CONTOUR FORMULA soft key. The TNC
then displays the following soft keys:

Mathematical function Soft key

Intersected with
e.g. QC10 = QC1 & QC5

Joined with
e.g. QC25 = QC7 | QC18

Joined without intersection

e.g. QC12 = QC5 ^ QC25

Without
e.g. QC25 = QC1 \ QC2

Opening parenthesis
e.g. QC12 = QC1 * (QC2 + QC3)

Closing parenthesis
e.g. QC12 = QC1 * (QC2 + QC3)

Defining a single contour

e.g. QC12 = QC1

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Overlapping contours
By default, the TNC considers a programmed contour to be a pocket.
With the functions of the contour formula, you can convert a contour
from a pocket to an island.
Pockets and islands can be overlapped to form a new contour. You can
thus enlarge the area of a pocket by another pocket or reduce it by an
island. B

Subprograms: overlapping pockets

A
The following programming examples are contour
description programs that are defined in a contour
definition program. The contour definition program is
called through the SEL CONTOUR function in the actual main
program.

Pockets A and B overlap.

The TNC calculates the points of intersection S1 and S2 (they do not
have to be programmed).
The pockets are programmed as full circles.

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 9.1 SL Cycles with Complex Contour Formula
Contour description program 1: pocket A
0 BEGIN PGM POCKET_A MM
1 L X+10 Y+50 R0
2 CC X+35 Y+50
3 C X+10 Y+50 DR-
4 END PGM POCKET_A MM

Contour description program 2: pocket B

0 BEGIN PGM POCKET_B MM
1 L X+90 Y+50 R0
2 CC X+65 Y+50
3 C X+90 Y+50 DR-
4 END PGM POCKET_B MM

Area of inclusion
Both surfaces A and B are to be machined, including the overlapping
area:
The surfaces A and B must be programmed in separate programs
without radius compensation.
In the contour formula, the surfaces A and B are processed with the
joined with function. B

Contour definition program:

A
50 ...
51 ...
52 DECLARE CONTOUR QC1 = POCKET_A.H
53 DECLARE CONTOUR QC2 = POCKET_B.H
54 QC10 = QC1 | QC2
55 ...
56 ...

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Area of exclusion
Surface A is to be machined without the portion overlapped by B:
The surfaces A and B must be entered in separate programs without
radius compensation.
In the contour formula, the surface B is subtracted from the surface
A with the without function.
Contour definition program: B

50 ... A
51 ...
52 DECLARE CONTOUR QC1 = POCKET_A.H
53 DECLARE CONTOUR QC2 = POCKET_B.H
54 QC10 = QC1 \ QC2
55 ...
56 ...

Area of intersection
Only the area where A and B overlap is to be machined. (The areas
covered by A or B alone are to be left unmachined.)
The surfaces A and B must be entered in separate programs without
radius compensation.
In the contour formula, the surfaces A and B are processed with the
intersection with function. A B
Contour definition program:

50 ...
51 ...
52 DECLARE CONTOUR QC1 = POCKET_A.H
53 DECLARE CONTOUR QC2 = POCKET_B.H
54 QC10 = QC1 & QC2
55 ...
56 ...

Contour machining with SL Cycles

The complete contour is machined with the SL Cycles 20

to 24 (see Overview on page 170).

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 9.1 SL Cycles with Complex Contour Formula
Example: Roughing and finishing superimposed contours with the contour formula

Y
16 16
100

R2
5
50

16
5
R2

X
35 65 100

0 BEGIN PGM CONTOUR MM

1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-40 Definition of workpiece blank
2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+0
3 TOOL DEF 1 L+0 R+2.5 Tool definition of roughing cutter
4 TOOL DEF 2 L+0 R+3 Tool definition of finishing cutter
5 TOOL CALL 1 Z S2500 Tool call of roughing cutter
6 L Z+250 R0 FMAX Retract the tool
7 SEL CONTOUR MODEL Specify contour definition program
8 CYCL DEF 20 CONTOUR DATA Define general machining parameters
Q1=-20 ;MILLING DEPTH
Q2=1 ;TOOL PATH OVERLAP
Q3=+0.5 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
Q4=+0.5 ;ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR
Q5=+0 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q6=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q7=+100 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q8=0.1 ;ROUNDING RADIUS
Q9=-1 ;DIRECTION

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9 CYCL DEF 22 ROUGH-OUT Cycle definition: Rough-out
Q10=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=350 ;FEED RATE FOR ROUGHING
Q18=0 ;COARSE ROUGHING TOOL
Q19=150 ;RECIPROCATION FEED RATE
Q401=100 ;FEED RATE FACTOR
Q404=0 ;FINE ROUGH STRATEGY
10 CYCL CALL M3 Cycle call: Rough-out
11 TOOL CALL 2 Z S5000 Tool call of finishing cutter
12 CYCL DEF 23 FLOOR FINISHING Cycle definition: Floor finishing
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=200 ;FEED RATE FOR ROUGHING
13 CYCL CALL M3 Cycle call: Floor finishing
14 CYCLE DEF 24 SIDE FINISHING Cycle definition: Side finishing
Q9=+1 ;DIRECTION
Q10=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q11=100 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q12=400 ;FEED RATE FOR ROUGHING
Q14=+0 ;ALLOWANCE FOR SIDE
15 CYCL CALL M3 Cycle call: Side finishing
16 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program
17 END PGM CONTOUR MM

Contour definition program with contour formula:

0 BEGIN PGM MODEL MM Contour Definition Program

1 DECLARE CONTOUR QC1 = CIRCLE1 Definition of the contour designator for the program CIRCLE1
2 FN 0: Q1 =+35 Assignment of values for parameters used in PGM CIRCLE31XY
3 FN 0: Q2 = +50
4 FN 0: Q3 =+25
5 DECLARE CONTOUR QC2 = CIRCLE31XY Definition of the contour designator for the program CIRCLE31XY
6 DECLARE CONTOUR QC3 = TRIANGLE Definition of the contour designator for the program TRIANGLE
7 DECLARE CONTOUR QC4 = SQUARE Definition of the contour designator for the program SQUARE
8 QC10 = ( QC 1 | QC 2 ) \ QC 3 \ QC 4 Contour formula
9 END PGM MODEL MM

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 9.1 SL Cycles with Complex Contour Formula
Contour description programs:

0 BEGIN PGM CIRCLE1 MM Contour description program: circle at right

1 CC X+65 Y+50
2 L PR+25 PA+0 R0
3 CP IPA+360 DR+
4 END PGM CIRCLE1 MM

0 BEGIN PGM CIRCLE31XY MM Contour description program: circle at left

1 CC X+Q1 Y+Q2
2 LP PR+Q3 PA+0 R0
3 CP IPA+360 DR+
4 END PGM CIRCLE31XY MM

0 BEGIN PGM TRIANGLE MM Contour description program: triangle at right

1 L X+73 Y+42 R0
2 L X+65 Y+58
3 L X+58 Y+42
4 L X+73
5 END PGM TRIANGLE MM

0 BEGIN PGM SQUARE MM Contour description program: square at left

1 L X+27 Y+58 R0
2 L X+43
3 L Y+42
4 L X+27
5 L Y+58
6 END PGM SQUARE MM

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9.2 SL Cycles with Simple Contour
Formula
Fundamentals
SL cycles and the simple contour formula enable you to form contours Example: Program structure: Machining with SL
by combining up to 9 subcontours (pockets or islands) in a simple cycles and complex contour formula
manner. You define the individual subcontours (geometry data) as
separate programs. In this way, any subcontour can be used any 0 BEGIN PGM CONTDEF MM
number of times. The TNC calculates the contour from the selected ...
subcontours.
5 CONTOUR DEF
The memory capacity for programming an SL cycle (all P1= POCK1.H
contour description programs) is limited to 128 contours. I2 = ISLE2.H DEPTH5
The number of possible contour elements depends on the I3 ISLE3.H DEPTH7.5
type of contour (inside or outside contour) and the number
6 CYCL DEF 20 CONTOUR DATA...
of contour descriptions. You can program up to 16384
elements. 8 CYCL DEF 22 ROUGH-OUT...
9 CYCL CALL
Properties of the subcontours ...
Do not program a radius compensation. 12 CYCL DEF 23 FLOOR FINISHING...
The TNC ignores feed rates F and miscellaneous functions M.
13 CYCL CALL
Coordinate transformations are allowed. If they are programmed
within the subcontour they are also effective in the following ...
subprograms, but they need not be reset after the cycle call. 16 CYCL DEF 24 SIDE FINISHING...
Although the subprograms can contain coordinates in the spindle 17 CYCL CALL
axis, such coordinates are ignored.
The working plane is defined in the first coordinate block of the 63 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2
subprogram. 64 END PGM CONTDEF MM
Characteristics of the fixed cycles
The TNC automatically positions the tool to the setup clearance
before a cycle.
Each level of infeed depth is milled without interruptions since the
cutter traverses around islands instead of over them.
The radius of inside corners can be programmedthe tool keeps
moving to prevent surface blemishes at inside corners (this applies
for the outermost pass in the Rough-out and Side Finishing cycles).
The contour is approached on a tangential arc for side finishing.
For floor finishing, the tool again approaches the workpiece on a
tangential arc (for tool axis Z, for example, the arc may be in the Z/X
plane).
The contour is machined throughout in either climb or up-cut milling.
The machining data (such as milling depth, finishing allowance and
setup clearance) are entered as CONTOUR DATA in Cycle 20.

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 9.2 SL Cycles with Simple Contour Formula
Entering a simple contour formula
You can use soft keys to interlink various contours in a mathematical
formula.
U Show the soft-key row with special functions

U Select the menu for functions for contour and point

machining.
U Press the CONTOUR DEF soft key. The TNC opens
the dialog for entering the contour formula.
U Enter the name of the first subcontour. The first
subcontour must always be the deepest pocket.
Confirm with the ENT key.
U Specify via soft key whether the next subcontour is a
pocket or an island. Confirm with the ENT key.
U Enter the name of the second subcontour. Confirm
with the ENT key.
U If needed, enter the depth of the second subcontour.
Confirm with the ENT key.
U Carry on with the dialog as described above until you
have entered all subcontours.

As a rule, always start the list of subcontours with the

deepest pocket!
If the contour is defined as an island, the TNC interprets
the entered depth as the island height. The entered
value (without an algebraic sign) then refers to the
workpiece top surface!
If the depth is entered as 0, then for pockets the depth
defined in the Cycle 20 is effective. Islands then rise up
to the workpiece top surface!

Contour machining with SL Cycles

The complete contour is machined with the SL Cycles 20

to 24 (see Overview on page 170).

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224 Fixed Cycles: Contour Pocket with Contour Formula

Fixed Cycles: Multipass
Milling
10.1 Fundamentals
10.1 Fundamentals
Overview
The TNC offers four cycles for machining surfaces with the following
characteristics:
Flat, rectangular surfaces
Flat, oblique-angled surfaces
Surfaces that are inclined in any way
Twisted surfaces
Cycle Soft key Page
230 MULTIPASS MILLING Page 227
For flat rectangular surfaces

231 RULED SURFACE Page 229

For oblique, inclined or twisted surfaces

232 FACE MILLING Page 233

For level rectangular surfaces, with
indicated oversizes and multiple infeeds

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 10.2 MULTIPASS MILLING (Cycle 230, DIN/ISO: G230)
10.2 MULTIPASS MILLING (Cycle 230,
DIN/ISO: G230)
Cycle run
1 From the current position in the working plane, the TNC positions
the tool at rapid traverse FMAX to the starting point 1; the TNC
moves the tool by its radius to the left and upward. Z
2 The tool then moves at FMAX in the tool axis to the setup
clearance. From there it approaches the programmed starting
position in the tool axis at the feed rate for plunging.
3 The tool then moves at the programmed feed rate for milling to the
end point 2. The TNC calculates the end point from the
Y
programmed starting point, the program length, and the tool 2
radius.
4 The TNC offsets the tool to the starting point in the next pass at
the stepover feed rate. The offset is calculated from the 1 X
programmed width and the number of cuts.
5 The tool then returns in the negative direction of the first axis.
6 Multipass milling is repeated until the programmed surface has
been completed.
7 At the end of the cycle, the tool is retracted at FMAX to the setup
clearance.

Please note while programming:

From the current position, the TNC positions the tool at

the starting point, first in the working plane and then in the
spindle axis.
Pre-position the tool in such a way that no collision
between tool and clamping devices can occur.

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Cycle parameters
U Starting point in 1st axis Q225 (absolute): Minimum
point coordinate of the surface to be multipass-milled Y
in the reference axis of the working plane. Input range Q207
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Starting point in 2nd axis Q226 (absolute):
Minimum-point coordinate of the surface to be
multipass-milled in the minor axis of the working N = Q240

Q219
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q209
U Starting point in 3rd axis Q227 (absolute): Height in
the spindle axis at which multipass-milling is carried
out. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q226
U First side length Q218 (incremental): Length of the
surface to be multipass-milled in the reference axis of
the working plane, referenced to the starting point in Q218 X
the 1st axis. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q225

U Second side length Q219 (incremental): Length of

the surface to be multipass-milled in the minor axis of
the working plane, referenced to the starting point in
the 2nd axis. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q206
U Number of cuts Q240: Number of passes to be made Z
over the width. Input range 0 to 99999
U Feed rate for plunging Q206: Traversing speed of Q200
the tool while moving from setup clearance to the Q227
milling depth in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.9999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ.
U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to
99999.9999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Stepover feed rate Q209: Traversing speed of the
tool in mm/min when moving to the next pass. If you X
are moving the tool transversely in the material, enter
Q209 to be smaller than Q207. If you are moving it Example: NC blocks
transversely in the open, Q209 may be greater than
Q207. Input range 0 to 99999.9999, alternatively 71 CYCL DEF 230 MULTIPASS MILLING
FAUTO, FU, FZ
Q225=+10 ;STARTING POINT 1ST AXIS
U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance Q226=+12 ;STARTING POINT 2ND AXIS
between tool tip and milling depth for positioning at
the start and end of the cycle. Input range 0 to Q227=+2.5 ;STARTING PNT 3RD AXIS
99999.9999 Q218=150 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH
Q219=75 ;SECOND SIDE LENGTH
Q240=25 ;NUMBER OF CUTS
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGNG
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q209=200 ;STEPOVER FEED RATE
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE

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 10.3 RULED SURFACE (Cycle 231, DIN/ISO: G231)
10.3 RULED SURFACE (Cycle 231,
DIN/ISO: G231)
Cycle run
1 From the current position, the TNC positions the tool in a linear 3-D
movement to the starting point 1
2 The tool subsequently advances to the stopping point 2 at the feed Z
rate for milling.
3 From this point, the tool moves at rapid traverse FMAX by the tool 4
diameter in the positive tool axis direction, and then back to 3
starting point 1.
Y
4 At the starting point 1 the TNC moves the tool back to the last 1
traversed Z value.
5 Then the TNC moves the tool in all three axes from point 1 in the
direction of point 4 to the next line.
2 X
6 From this point, the tool moves to the stopping point on this pass.
The TNC calculates the end point from point 2 and a movement in
the direction of point 3.
7 Multipass milling is repeated until the programmed surface has
been completed.
8 At the end of the cycle, the tool is positioned above the highest
programmed point in the spindle axis, offset by the tool diameter. Z

3
Y
1

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Cutting motion
The starting point, and therefore the milling direction, is selectable
because the TNC always moves from point 1 to point 2 and in the total Z
movement from point 1 / 2 to point 3 / 4. You can program point 1 at
any corner of the surface to be machined.
If you are using an end mill for the machining operation, you can 3
optimize the surface finish in the following ways:
A shaping cut (spindle axis coordinate of point 1 greater than 2
spindle-axis coordinate of point 2) for slightly inclined surfaces. Y
A drawing cut (spindle axis coordinate of point 1 smaller than 4
spindle-axis coordinate of point 2) for steep surfaces.
When milling twisted surfaces, program the main cutting direction 1
(from point 1 to point 2) parallel to the direction of the steeper
inclination.
X
If you are using a spherical cutter for the machining operation, you can
optimize the surface finish in the following way:
When milling twisted surfaces, program the main cutting direction
(from point 1 to point 2) perpendicular to the direction of the
steepest inclination.

Please note while programming:

From the current position, the TNC positions the tool in a

linear 3-D movement to the starting point 1. Pre-position
the tool in such a way that no collision between tool and
fixtures can occur.
The TNC moves the tool with radius compensation R0 to
the programmed positions.
If required, use a center-cut end mill (DIN 844).

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 10.3 RULED SURFACE (Cycle 231, DIN/ISO: G231)
Cycle parameters
U Starting point in 1st axis Q225 (absolute): Starting
point coordinate of the surface to be multipass-milled
in the reference axis of the working plane. Input range Z
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Starting point in 2nd axis Q226 (absolute):
Starting point coordinate of the surface to be
4
multipass-milled in the minor axis of the working Q236
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
3
Q233
U Starting point in 3rd axis Q227 (absolute): Starting
Q227
1
point coordinate of the surface to be multipass-milled
in the tool axis. Input range 99999.9999 to 2
Q230
99999.9999
U 2nd point in 1st axis Q228 (absolute): End point X
coordinate of the surface to be multipass milled in Q228 Q231 Q234 Q225
the reference axis of the working plane. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 2nd point in 2nd axis Q229 (absolute): End point Y
coordinate of the surface to be multipass milled
in the minor axis of the working plane. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q235 4
3
U 2nd point in 3rd axis Q230 (absolute): End point Q232
coordinate of the surface to be multipass milled in the
spindle axis. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 N = Q240

U 3rd point in 1st axis Q231 (absolute): Coordinate of

point 3 in the reference axis of the working plane. 2
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q229

U 3rd point in 2nd axis Q232 (absolute): Coordinate of Q226 1

point 3 in the minor axis of the working plane. Input Q207
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
X
U 3rd point in 3rd axis Q233 (absolute): Coordinate of
point 3 in the spindle axis. Input range: -99999.9999
to 99999.9999

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10.3 RULED SURFACE (Cycle 231, DIN/ISO: G231)
U 4th point in 1st axis Q234 (absolute): Coordinate of
point 4 in the reference axis of the working plane.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 72 CYCL DEF 231 RULED SURFACE

U 4th point in 2nd axis Q235 (absolute): Coordinate of Q225=+0 ;STARTING POINT 1ST AXIS
point 4 in the minor axis of the working plane. Input Q226=+5 ;STARTING POINT 2ND AXIS
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q227=-2 ;STARTING PNT 3RD AXIS
U 4th point in 3rd axis Q236 (absolute): Coordinate of
point 4 in the spindle axis. Input range: -99999.9999 Q228=+100 ;2ND POINT 1ST AXIS
to 99999.9999 Q229=+15 ;2ND POINT 2ND AXIS
U Number of cuts Q240: Number of passes to be made Q230=+5 ;2ND POINT 3RD AXIS
between points 1 and 4, 2 and 3. Input range 0 to
Q231=+15 ;3RD POINT 1ST AXIS
99999
Q232=+125 ;3RD POINT 2ND AXIS
U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the
tool in mm/min while milling. The TNC performs the Q233=+25 ;3RD POINT 3RD AXIS
first step at half the programmed feed rate. Input Q234=+15 ;4TH POINT 1ST AXIS
range 0 to 99999.999, alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
Q235=+125 ;4TH POINT 2ND AXIS
Q236=+25 ;4TH POINT 3RD AXIS
Q240=40 ;NUMBER OF CUTS
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING

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 10.4 FACE MILLING (Cycle 232, DIN/ISO: G232)
10.4 FACE MILLING (Cycle 232,
DIN/ISO: G232)
Cycle run
Cycle 232 is used to face mill a level surface in multiple infeeds while
taking the finishing allowance into account. Three machining
strategies are available:
Strategy Q389=0: Meander machining, stepover outside the
surface being machined
Strategy Q389=1: Meander machining, stepover within the surface
being machined
Strategy Q389=2: Line-by-line machining, retraction and stepover
at the positioning feed rate
1 From the current position, the TNC positions the tool at rapid
traverse FMAX to the starting position 1 using positioning logic:
If the current position in the spindle axis is greater than the 2nd
setup clearance, the TNC positions the tool first in the machining
plane and then in the spindle axis. Otherwise it first moves to the
2nd setup clearance and then in the machining plane. The
starting point in the machining plane is offset from the edge of
the workpiece by the tool radius and the safety clearance to the
side.
2 The tool then moves in the spindle axis at the positioning feed rate
to the first plunging depth calculated by the control.
Strategy Q389=0
3 The tool then advances to the stopping point 2 at the feed rate for
milling. The end point lies outside the surface. The control Z
calculates the end point from the programmed starting point, the
programmed length, the programmed safety clearance to the side
and the tool radius.
2
4 The TNC offsets the tool to the starting point in the next pass at
the pre-positioning feed rate. The offset is calculated from the
programmed width, the tool radius and the maximum path overlap Y
factor.
5 The tool then moves back in the direction of the starting point 1.
1 X
6 The process is repeated until the programmed surface has been
completed. At the end of the last pass, the tool plunges to the next
machining depth.
7 In order to avoid non-productive motions, the surface is then
machined in reverse direction.
8 The process is repeated until all infeeds have been machined. In
the last infeed, simply the finishing allowance entered is milled at
the finishing feed rate.
9 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool at FMAX to the
2nd setup clearance.

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Strategy Q389=1
3 The tool then advances to the stopping point 2 at the feed rate for
milling. The end point lies within the surface. The control Z
calculates the end point from the programmed starting point, the
programmed length and the tool radius.
4 The TNC offsets the tool to the starting point in the next pass at
2
the pre-positioning feed rate. The offset is calculated from the Y
programmed width, the tool radius and the maximum path overlap
factor.
5 The tool then moves back in the direction of the starting point 1.
The motion to the next line occurs within the workpiece borders.
1 X
6 The process is repeated until the programmed surface has been
completed. At the end of the last pass, the tool plunges to the next
machining depth.
7 In order to avoid non-productive motions, the surface is then
machined in reverse direction.
8 The process is repeated until all infeeds have been machined. In
the last infeed, simply the finishing allowance entered is milled at
the finishing feed rate.
9 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool at FMAX to the
2nd setup clearance.
Strategy Q389=2
3 The tool then advances to the stopping point 2 at the feed rate for
milling. The end point lies outside the surface. The control Z
calculates the end point from the programmed starting point, the
programmed length, the programmed safety clearance to the side
and the tool radius.
4 The TNC positions the tool in the spindle axis to the setup
clearance over the current infeed depth, and then moves at the 2
pre-positioning feed rate directly back to the starting point in the Y
next line. The TNC calculates the offset from the programmed
width, the tool radius and the maximum path overlap factor.
5 The tool then returns to the current infeed depth and moves in the 1 X
direction of the next end point 2
6 The milling process is repeated until the programmed surface has
been completed. At the end of the last pass, the tool plunges to
the next machining depth.
7 In order to avoid non-productive motions, the surface is then
machined in reverse direction.
8 The process is repeated until all infeeds have been machined. In
the last infeed, simply the finishing allowance entered is milled at
the finishing feed rate.
9 At the end of the cycle, the TNC retracts the tool at FMAX to the
2nd setup clearance.

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 10.4 FACE MILLING (Cycle 232, DIN/ISO: G232)
Please note while programming:

Enter the 2nd setup clearance in Q204 so that no collision

between tool and clamping devices can occur.
If the starting point in the 3rd axis Q227 and the end point
in the 3rd axis Q386 are entered as equal values, the TNC
does not run the cycle (depth = 0 has been programmed).

Cycle parameters
U Machining strategy (0/1/2) Q389: Specify how the
TNC is to machine the surface: Y
0: Meander machining, stepover at positioning feed
rate outside the surface to be machined
1: Meander machining, stepover at feed rate for
milling within the surface to be machined
2: Line-by-line machining, retraction and stepover at
the positioning feed rate

Q219
U Starting point in 1st axis Q225 (absolute): Starting
point coordinate of the surface to be machined in
the reference axis of the working plane. Input range Q226
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Starting point in 2nd axis Q226 (absolute): Starting
point coordinate of the surface to be multipass- Q218 X
milled in the minor axis of the working plane. Input Q225
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Starting point in 3rd axis Q227 (absolute):
Coordinate of the workpiece surface used to calculate
the infeeds. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U End point in 3rd axis Q386 (absolute): Coordinate in Z
the spindle axis to which the surface is to be face
milled. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U First side length Q218 (incremental value): Length of Q227
the surface to be machined in the reference axis of
the working plane. Use the algebraic sign to specify
the direction of the first milling path in reference to Q386
the starting point in the 1st axis. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Second side length Q219 (incremental value):
Length of the surface to be machined in the minor
X
axis of the working plane. Use the algebraic sign to
specify the direction of the first stepover in
reference to the starting point in the 2nd axis.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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U Maximum plunging depth Q202 (incremental value):
Maximum amount that the tool is advanced each
time. The TNC calculates the actual plunging depth
from the difference between the end point and
starting point of the tool axis (taking the finishing Z
allowance into account), so that uniform plunging
depths are used each time. Input range 0 to Q204
99999.9999 Q200
U Allowance for floor Q369 (incremental): Distance Q202
used for the last infeed. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
Q369
U Max. path overlap factor Q370: Maximum stepover
factor k. The TNC calculates the actual stepover from
the second side length (Q219) and the tool radius so
that a constant stepover is used for machining. If you
have entered a radius R2 in the tool table (e.g. tooth X
radius when using a face-milling cutter), the TNC
reduces the stepover accordingly. Input range 0.1 to
1.9999
Y
U Feed rate for milling Q207: Traversing speed of the
tool during milling in mm/min. Input range: 0 to Q207
99999.9999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ
U Feed rate for finishing Q385: Traversing speed of the k
tool in mm/min, while milling the last infeed. Input
range: 0 to 99999.9999; alternatively FAUTO, FU, FZ.
U Feed rate for pre-positioning Q253: Traversing
speed of the tool in mm/min when approaching the
starting position and when moving to the next pass.
If you are moving the tool transversely to the material Q253
(Q389=1), the TNC moves the tool at the feed rate for
milling Q207. Input range 0 to 99999.9999, X
alternatively FMAX, FAUTO Q357

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 Example: NC blocks

10.4 FACE MILLING (Cycle 232, DIN/ISO: G232)

U Setup clearance Q200 (incremental): Distance
between tool tip and the starting position in the tool
axis. If you are milling with machining strategy 71 CYCL DEF 232 FACE MILLING
Q389=2, the TNC moves the tool at the setup Q389=2 ;STRATEGY
clearance over the current plunging depth to the
starting point of the next pass. Input range 0 to Q225=+10 ;STARTING PNT 1ST AXIS
99999.9999 Q226=+12 ;STARTING PNT 2ND AXIS
U Clearance to side Q357 (incremental): Safety Q227=+2.5 ;STARTING PNT 3RD AXIS
clearance to the side of the workpiece when the tool
approaches the first plunging depth, and distance at Q386=-3 ;END POINT IN 3RD AXIS
which the stepover occurs if the machining strategy Q218=150 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH
Q389=0 or Q389=2 is used. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 Q219=75 ;SECOND SIDE LENGTH

U 2nd setup clearance Q204 (incremental): Coordinate Q202=2 ;MAX. PLUNGING DEPTH
in the spindle axis at which no collision between tool Q369=0.5 ;ALLOWANCE FOR FLOOR
and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 Q370=1 ;MAX. OVERLAP
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q385=800 ;FEED RATE FOR FINISHING
Q253=2000 ;F PRE-POSITIONING
Q200=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q357=2 ;CLEARANCE TO SIDE
Q204=2 ;2ND SETUP CLEARANCE

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10.5 Programming Examples

Example: Multipass milling

Y Y
100

X Z
100 35

0 BEGIN PGM C230 MM

1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z+0 Definition of workpiece blank
2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+100 Y+100 Z+40
3 TOOL CALL 1 Z S3500 Tool call
4 L Z+250 R0 FMAX Retract the tool
5 CYCL DEF 230 MULTIPASS MILLING Cycle definition: MULTIPASS MILLING
Q225=+0 ;STARTNG PNT 1ST AXIS
Q226=+0 ;STARTNG PNT 2ND AXIS
Q227=+35 ;STARTNG PNT 3RD AXIS
Q218=100 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH
Q219=100 ;2ND SIDE LENGTH
Q240=25 ;NUMBER OF CUTS
Q206=250 ;FEED RATE FOR PLNGN
Q207=400 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q209=150 ;STEPOVER FEED RATE
Q200=2 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE

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 10.5 Programming Examples
6 L X+-25 Y+0 R0 FMAX M3 Pre-position near the starting point
7 CYCL CALL Cycle call
8 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program
9 END PGM C230 MM

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Cycles: Coordinate
Transformations
11.1 Fundamentals
11.1 Fundamentals
Overview
Once a contour has been programmed, you can position it on the
workpiece at various locations and in different sizes through the use
of coordinate transformations. The TNC provides the following
coordinate transformation cycles:

Cycle Soft key Page

7 DATUM SHIFT Page 243
For shifting contours directly within the
program or from datum tables

247 DATUM SETTING Page 249

Datum setting during program run

8 MIRROR IMAGE Page 250

Mirroring contours

10 ROTATION Page 252

For rotating contours in the working
plane

11 SCALING FACTOR Page 254

For increasing or reducing the size of
contours

26 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING FACTOR Page 256

For increasing or reducing the size of
contours with scaling factors for each
axis

19 WORKING PLANE Page 258

Machining in tilted coordinate system on
machines with swivel heads and/or
rotary tables

Effect of coordinate transformations

Beginning of effect: A coordinate transformation becomes effective as
soon as it is definedit is not called. It remains in effect until it is
changed or canceled.
To cancel coordinate transformations:
Define cycles for basic behavior with a new value, such as scaling
factor 1.0
Execute a miscellaneous function M2, M30, or an END PGM block
(depending on machine parameter clearMode).
Select a new program

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 11.2 DATUM SHIFT (Cycle 7, DIN/ISO: G54)
11.2 DATUM SHIFT (Cycle 7,
DIN/ISO: G54)
Effect
A DATUM SHIFT allows machining operations to be repeated at
various locations on the workpiece. Z
When the DATUM SHIFT cycle is defined, all coordinate data is based Z
Y Y
on the new datum. The TNC displays the datum shift in each axis in X
the additional status display. Input of rotary axes is also permitted.
Reset
Program a datum shift to the coordinates X=0, Y=0 etc. directly with
X
a cycle definition.
Call a datum shift to the coordinates
X=0; Y=0 etc. from the datum table.

Z
Y

Y X

Cycle parameters
U Datum shift: Enter the coordinates of the new datum. Example: NC blocks
Absolute values are referenced to the manually set
workpiece datum. Incremental values are always 13 CYCL DEF 7.0 DATUM SHIFT
referenced to the datum which was last validthis 14 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+60
can be a datum which has already been shifted. Input
range: Up to 6 NC axes, each from 99999.9999 to 16 CYCL DEF 7.3 Z-5
99999.9999 15 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+40

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11.3 DATUM Shift with Datum Tables (Cycle 7, DIN/ISO: G53)
11.3 DATUM Shift with Datum
Tables (Cycle 7, DIN/ISO: G53)
Effect
Datum tables are used for
frequently recurring machining sequences at various locations on
the workpiece
Z
frequent use of the same datum shift
Y
Within a program, you can either program datum points directly in the N5
cycle definition or call them from a datum table. N4
N3
Reset N2 X
Call a datum shift to the coordinates N1
X=0; Y=0 etc. from the datum table. N0
Execute a datum shift to the coordinates X=0, Y=0 etc. directly with
a cycle definition

Status displays
In the additional status display, the following data from the datum
table are shown:
Name and path of the active datum table
Active datum number
Comment from the DOC column of the active datum number Z
Y
N2

N1 X
Y2

Y1 N0
X2
X1

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 11.3 DATUM Shift with Datum Tables (Cycle 7, DIN/ISO: G53)
Please note while programming:

Danger of collision!
Datums from a datum table are always and exclusively
referenced to the current datum (preset).

If you are using datum shifts with datum tables, then use
the SEL TABLE function to activate the desired datum table
from the NC program.
If you work without SEL TABLE, then you must activate the
desired datum table before the test run or the program
run. (This applies also to the programming graphics).
Use the file management to select the desired table for
a test run in the Test Run operating mode: The table
receives the status S.
Use the file management in a program run mode to
select the desired table for a program run: The table
receives the status M.
The coordinate values from datum tables are only effective
with absolute coordinate values.
New lines can only be inserted at the end of the table.
If you create datum tables, the file name has to start with
a letter.

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11.3 DATUM Shift with Datum Tables (Cycle 7, DIN/ISO: G53)
Cycle parameters
U Datum shift: Enter the number of the datum from the Example: NC blocks
datum table or a Q parameter. If you enter a Q
parameter, the TNC activates the datum number 77 CYCL DEF 7.0 DATUM SHIFT
entered in the Q parameter. Input range: 0 to 9999 78 CYCL DEF 7.1 #5

Selecting a datum table in the part program

With the SEL TABLE function you select the table from which the TNC
takes the datums:
U To select the functions for program call, press the
PGM CALL key.
U Press the DATUM TABLE soft key.
U Select the complete path name of the datum table or
the file with the SELECT soft key and confirm your
entry with the END key.

Program a SEL TABLE block before Cycle 7 Datum Shift.

A datum table selected with SEL TABLE remains active until
you select another datum table with SEL TABLE or through
PGM MGT.

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 11.3 DATUM Shift with Datum Tables (Cycle 7, DIN/ISO: G53)
Editing the datum table in the Programming and
Editing mode of operation

After you have changed a value in a datum table, you must

save the change with the ENT key. Otherwise the change
might not be included during program run.

Select the datum table in the Programming and Editing mode of

operation.
U Press the PGM MGT key to call the file manager.
U Display the datum tables: Press the soft keys SELECT
TYPE and SHOW .D.
U Select the desired table or enter a new file name.
U Edit the file. The soft-key row comprises the following
functions for editing:

Function Soft key

Select beginning of table

Select end of table

Go to previous page

Go to next page

Insert line (only possible at end of table)

Delete line

Find

Go to beginning of line

Go to end of line

Copy the present value

Insert the copied value

Add the entered number of lines (reference points)

to the end of the table

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Configuring the datum table
If you do not wish to define a datum for an active axis, press the DEL
key. Then the TNC clears the numerical value from the corresponding
input field.

To leave a datum table

Select a different type of file in file management and choose the
desired file.

After you have changed a value in a datum table, you must

save the change with the ENT key. Otherwise the change
may not be included during program run.

Status displays
In the additional status display, the TNC shows the values of the active
datum shift.

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 11.4 DATUM SETTING (Cycle 247, DIN/ISO: G247)
11.4 DATUM SETTING (Cycle 247,
DIN/ISO: G247)
Effect
With the Cycle DATUM SETTING, you can activate as the new datum
a preset defined in a preset table. Z
After a DATUM SETTING cycle definition, all of the coordinate inputs Z
Y Y
and datum shifts (absolute and incremental) are referenced to the new X
preset.
Status display
In the status display the TNC shows the active preset number behind
X
the datum symbol.

Please note before programming:

When activating a datum from the preset table, the TNC

resets the datum shift, mirroring, rotation, scaling factor
and axis-specific scaling factor.
If you activate preset number 0 (line 0), then you activate
the datum that you last set in a manual operating mode.
Cycle 247 is not functional in Test Run mode.

Cycle parameters
U Number for datum?: Enter the number of the Example: NC blocks
datum to be activated from the preset table. Input
range: 0 to 65535 13 CYCL DEF 247 DATUM SETTING
Q339=4 ;DATUM NUMBER

Status displays
In the additional status display (POS. DISP. STATUS) the TNC shows
the active preset number behind the datum dialog.

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11.5 MIRROR IMAGE (Cycle 8, DIN/ISO: G28)
11.5 MIRROR IMAGE (Cycle 8,
DIN/ISO: G28)
Effect
The TNC can machine the mirror image of a contour in the working
plane. Z
Y
The mirror image cycle becomes effective as soon as it is defined in
the program. It is also effective in the Positioning with MDI mode of
operation. The active mirrored axes are shown in the additional status
display.
X
If you mirror only one axis, the machining direction is reversed
(except in fixed cycles).
If you mirror two axes, the machining direction remains the same.
The result of the mirror image depends on the location of the datum:
If the datum lies on the contour to be mirrored, the element simply
flips over.
If the datum lies outside the contour to be mirrored, the element
also jumps to another location.
Reset
Program the MIRROR IMAGE cycle once again with NO ENT.
Z

Please note while programming:

If you mirror only one axis, the machining direction is

reversed for the milling cycles (Cycles 2xx). Exception:
Cycle 208, in which the direction defined in the cycle
applies.

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 11.5 MIRROR IMAGE (Cycle 8, DIN/ISO: G28)
Cycle parameters
U Mirrored axis?: Enter the axis to be mirrored. You can Example: NC blocks
mirror all axes, including rotary axes, except for the
spindle axis and its auxiliary axes. You can enter up to 79 CYCL DEF 8.0 MIRROR IMAGE
three axes. Input range: Up to three NC axes X, Y, Z, 80 CYCL DEF 8.1 X Y Z
U, V, W, A, B, C

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11.6 ROTATION (Cycle 10, DIN/ISO: G73)
11.6 ROTATION (Cycle 10,
DIN/ISO: G73)
Effect
The TNC can rotate the coordinate system about the active datum in
the working plane within a program. Z
The ROTATION cycle becomes effective as soon as it is defined in the
program. It is also effective in the Positioning with MDI mode of Y Z
operation. The active rotation angle is shown in the additional status Y X
display.
Reference axis for the rotation angle: X
X/Y plane X axis
Y/Z plane Y axis
Z/X plane Z axis
Reset
Program the ROTATION cycle once again with a rotation angle of 0.

Y
Y
X

35
40

X
60

Please note while programming:

An active radius compensation is canceled by defining

Cycle 10 and must therefore be reprogrammed, if
necessary.
After defining Cycle 10, you must move both axes of the
working plane to activate rotation for all axes.

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 11.6 ROTATION (Cycle 10, DIN/ISO: G73)
Cycle parameters
U Rotation: Enter the rotation angle in degrees (). Input Example: NC blocks
range 360.000 to +360.000 (absolute or
incremental) 12 CALL LBL 1
13 CYCL DEF 7.0 DATUM SHIFT
14 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+60
15 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+40
16 CYCL DEF 10.0 ROTATION
17 CYCL DEF 10.1 ROT+35
18 CALL LBL 1

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11.7 SCALING (Cycle 11, DIN/ISO: G72)
11.7 SCALING (Cycle 11,
DIN/ISO: G72)
Effect
The TNC can increase or reduce the size of contours within a program,
enabling you to program shrinkage and oversize allowances. Z
The SCALING FACTOR becomes effective as soon as it is defined in
the program. It is also effective in the Positioning with MDI mode of Y Z
Y
operation. The active scaling factor is shown in the additional status X
display.
The scaling factor has an effect on X
All three coordinate axes at the same time
Dimensions in cycles
Prerequisite
It is advisable to set the datum to an edge or a corner of the contour
before enlarging or reducing the contour.
Enlargement: SCL greater than 1 and up to 99.999 999
Reduction: SCL less than 1 and at least 0.000 001
Reset
Y
Program the SCALING FACTOR cycle once again with a scaling factor Y
of 1.

(22.5)

40
30 X
(27)

X
36 60

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 11.7 SCALING (Cycle 11, DIN/ISO: G72)
Cycle parameters
U Scaling factor?: Enter the scaling factor SCL. The Example: NC blocks
TNC multiplies the coordinates and radii by the SCL
factor (as described under Effect above). Input 11 CALL LBL 1
range: 0.000000 to 99.999999 12 CYCL DEF 7.0 DATUM SHIFT
13 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+60
14 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+40
15 CYCL DEF 11.0 SCALING
16 CYCL DEF 11.1 SCL 0.75
17 CALL LBL 1

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11.8 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING (Cycle 26)
11.8 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING
(Cycle 26)
Effect
With Cycle 26 you can account for shrinkage and oversize factors for
each axis.
The SCALING FACTOR becomes effective as soon as it is defined in Y
the program. It is also effective in the Positioning with MDI mode of
operation. The active scaling factor is shown in the additional status
display.
Reset CC
Program the SCALING FACTOR cycle once again with a scaling factor
of 1 for the same axis.

Please note while programming:

Coordinate axes sharing coordinates for arcs must be

enlarged or reduced by the same factor.
You can program each coordinate axis with its own axis-
specific scaling factor.
In addition, you can enter the coordinates of a center for all
scaling factors.
The size of the contour is enlarged or reduced with
reference to the center, and not necessarily (as in Cycle 11
SCALING) with reference to the active datum.

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 11.8 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING (Cycle 26)
Cycle parameters
U Axis and scaling factor: Select the coordinate
axis/axes by soft key and enter the factor(s) involved Y
in enlarging or reducing. Input range: 0.000000 to
99.999999
U Center coordinates: Enter the center of the axis-
specific enlargement or reduction. Input range: 20 CC
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999

X
15

Example: NC blocks

25 CALL LBL 1
26 CYCL DEF 26.0 AXIS-SPECIFIC SCALING
27 CYCL DEF 26.1 X 1.4 Y 0.6 CCX+15 CCY+20
28 CALL LBL 1

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11.9 WORKING PLANE (Cycle 19, DIN/ISO: G80, Software Option 1)
11.9 WORKING PLANE (Cycle 19,
DIN/ISO: G80, Software
Option 1)
Effect
In Cycle 19 you define the position of the working planei.e. the
position of the tool axis referenced to the machine coordinate B
systemby entering tilt angles. There are two ways to determine the
position of the working plane:
Enter the position of the rotary axes directly. Z
Describe the position of the working plane using up to 3 rotations
(spatial angle) of the fixed machine coordinate system. The
required spatial angle can be calculated by cutting a perpendicular
line through the tilted working plane and considering it from the axis
around which you wish to tilt. With two spatial angles, every tool
position in space can be defined exactly.

Note that the position of the tilted coordinate system, and

therefore also all movements in the tilted system, are
dependent on your description of the tilted plane.
X
If you program the position of the working plane via spatial angles, the
TNC will calculate the required angle positions of the tilted axes
automatically and will store these in the parameters Q120 (A axis) to
Q122 (C axis). If two solutions are possible, the TNC will choose the Z
shorter path from the zero position of the rotary axes.
Y
The axes are always rotated in the same sequence for calculating the
tilt of the plane: The TNC first rotates the A axis, then the B axis, and
finally the C axis.
Cycle 19 becomes effective as soon as it is defined in the program. As Y'
soon as you move an axis in the tilted system, the compensation for
this specific axis is activated. You must move all axes to activate
compensation for all axes.
If you set the function Tilting program run to Active in the Manual
Operation mode, the angular value entered in this menu is overwritten X
by Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE. X'

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 11.9 WORKING PLANE (Cycle 19, DIN/ISO: G80, Software Option 1)
Please note while programming:

The functions for tilting the working plane are interfaced to

the TNC and the machine tool by the machine tool builder.
With some swivel heads and tilting tables, the machine
tool builder determines whether the entered angles are
interpreted as coordinates of the rotary axes or as
mathematical angles of a tilted plane. Refer to your
machine tool manual.

Because nonprogrammed rotary axis values are

interpreted as unchanged, you should always define all
three spatial angles, even if one or more angles are at zero.
The working plane is always tilted around the active
datum.
If you use Cycle 19 when M120 is active, the TNC
automatically rescinds the radius compensation, which
also rescinds the M120 function.

Cycle parameters
U Rotary axis and tilt angle?: Enter the axes of rotation
together with the associated tilt angles. The rotary
axes A, B and C are programmed using soft keys.
Input range: -360.000 to 360.000
If the TNC automatically positions the rotary axes, you can enter the
following parameters:
U Feed rate? F=: Traverse speed of the rotary axis
during automatic positioning. Input range: 0 to S Y Z
99999.999
X
U Setup clearance? (incremental): The TNC positions
the tilting head so that the position that results from B
the extension of the tool by the setup clearance does X
not change relative to the workpiece. Input range: 0 C
to 99999.9999 S S-S

Reset
To cancel the tilt angle, redefine the WORKING PLANE cycle and enter
an angular value of 0 for all axes of rotation. You must then program
the WORKING PLANE cycle once again by answering the dialog
question with the NO ENT key to disable the function.

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11.9 WORKING PLANE (Cycle 19, DIN/ISO: G80, Software Option 1)
Position the axis of rotation

The machine tool builder determines whether Cycle 19

positions the axes of rotation automatically or whether
they must be positioned manually in the program. Refer to
your machine tool manual.

Manual positioning of rotary axes

If the rotary axes are not positioned automatically in Cycle 19, you
must position them in a separate L block after the cycle definition.
If you use axis angles, you can define the axis values right in the L
block. If you use spatial angles, then use the Q parameters Q120
(A-axis value), Q121 (B-axis value) and Q122 (C-axis value), which
are described by Cycle 19.
Example NC blocks:

10 L Z+100 R0 FMAX
11 L X+25 Y+10 R0 FMAX
12 CYCL DEF 19.0 WORKING PLANE Define the spatial angle for calculation of the
compensation
13 CYCL DEF 19.1 A+0 B+45 C+0
14 L A+Q120 C+Q122 R0 F1000 Position the rotary axes by using values calculated
by Cycle 19
15 L Z+80 R0 FMAX Activate compensation for the spindle axis
16 L X-8.5 Y-10 R0 FMAX Activate compensation for the working plane

For manual positioning, always use the rotary axis

positions stored in Q parameters Q120 to Q122.
Avoid using functions, such as M94 (modulo rotary axes),
in order to avoid discrepancies between the actual and
nominal positions of rotary axes in multiple definitions.

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 11.9 WORKING PLANE (Cycle 19, DIN/ISO: G80, Software Option 1)
Automatic positioning of rotary axes
If the rotary axes are positioned automatically in Cycle 19:
The TNC can position only controlled axes
In order for the tilted axes to be positioned, you must enter a feed
rate and a setup clearance in addition to the tilting angles, during
cycle definition.
Use only preset tools (the full tool length must be defined).
The position of the tool tip as referenced to the workpiece surface
remains nearly unchanged after tilting.
The TNC performs the tilt at the last programmed feed rate. The
maximum feed rate that can be reached depends on the complexity
of the swivel head or tilting table.
Example NC blocks:

10 L Z+100 R0 FMAX
11 L X+25 Y+10 R0 FMAX
12 CYCL DEF 19.0 WORKING PLANE Define the angle for calculation of the compensation
13 CYCL DEF 19.1 A+0 B+45 C+0 F5000 SETUP50 Also define the feed rate and the clearance
14 L Z+80 R0 FMAX Activate compensation for the spindle axis
15 L X-8.5 Y-10 R0 FMAX Activate compensation for the working plane

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11.9 WORKING PLANE (Cycle 19, DIN/ISO: G80, Software Option 1)
Position display in the tilted system
On activation of Cycle 19, the displayed positions (ACTL and NOML)
and the datum indicated in the additional status display are referenced
to the tilted coordinate system. The positions displayed immediately
after cycle definition might not be the same as the coordinates of the
last programmed position before Cycle 19.

Workspace monitoring
The TNC monitors only those axes in the tilted coordinate system that
are moved. If necessary, the TNC outputs an error message.

Positioning in a tilted coordinate system

With the miscellaneous function M130 you can move the tool, while
the coordinate system is tilted, to positions that are referenced to the
non-tilted coordinate system.
Positioning movements with straight lines that are referenced to the
machine coordinate system (blocks with M91 or M92) can also be
executed in a tilted working plane. Constraints:
Positioning is without length compensation.
Positioning is without machine geometry compensation.
Tool radius compensation is not permitted.

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 11.9 WORKING PLANE (Cycle 19, DIN/ISO: G80, Software Option 1)
Combining coordinate transformation cycles
When combining coordinate transformation cycles, always make sure
the working plane is swiveled around the active datum. You can
program a datum shift before activating Cycle 19. In this case, you are
shifting the machine-based coordinate system.
If you program a datum shift after having activated Cycle 19, you are
shifting the tilted coordinate system.
Important: When resetting the cycles, use the reverse sequence used
for defining them:
1st: Activate the datum shift
2nd: Activate tilting function
3rd: Activate rotation
...
Machining
...
1st: Reset the rotation
2nd: Reset the tilting function
3rd: Reset the datum shift

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Procedure for working with Cycle 19 WORKING
PLANE
1 Write the program
U Define the tool (not required if TOOL.T is active), and enter the full
tool length.
U Call the tool
U Retract the tool in the tool axis to a position where there is no
danger of collision with the workpiece (clamping devices) during
tilting.
U If required, position the rotary axis or axes with an L block to the
appropriate angular value(s) (depending on a machine parameter).
U Activate datum shift if required.
U Define Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE; enter the angular values for the
tilt axes.
U Traverse all principal axes (X, Y, Z) to activate compensation.
U Write the program as if the machining process were to be executed
in a non-tilted plane.
U If required, define Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE with other angular
values to execute machining in a different axis position. In this case,
it is not necessary to reset Cycle 19. You can define the new angular
values directly.
U Reset Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE; program 0 for all rotary axes.
U Disable the WORKING PLANE function; redefine Cycle 19 and
answer the dialog question with NO ENT.
U Reset datum shift if required.
U Position the rotary axes to the 0 position, if required.
2 Clamp the workpiece
3 Datum setting
Manually by touch-off
Controlled with a HEIDENHAIN 3-D touch probe (see the Touch
Probe Cycles User's Manual, chapter 2).
Automatically with a HEIDENHAIN 3-D touch probe (see the Touch
Probe Cycles User's Manual, chapter 3).
4 Start the part program in the operating mode Program Run, Full
Sequence
5 Manual Operation mode
Use the 3-D ROT soft key to set the TILT WORKING PLANE function
to INACTIVE. Enter an angular value of 0 for each rotary axis in the
menu.

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 11.10 Programming Examples
11.10 Programming Examples

Example: Coordinate transformation cycles

Program sequence
Program the coordinate transformations in R5

10
the main program Y R5
Machining within a subprogram X

10
130
20 10
45
30

65

X
65 130

0 BEGIN PGM COTRANS MM

1 BLK FORM 0.1 Z X+0 Y+0 Z-20 Definition of workpiece blank
2 BLK FORM 0.2 X+130 Y+130 Z+0
3 TOOL CALL 1 Z S4500 Tool call
4 L Z+250 R0 FMAX Retract the tool
5 CYCL DEF 7.0 DATUM SHIFT Shift datum to center
6 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+65
7 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+65
8 CALL LBL 1 Call milling operation
9 LBL 10 Set label for program section repeat
10 CYCL DEF 10.0 ROTATION Rotate by 45 (incremental)
11 CYCL DEF 10.1 IROT+45
12 CALL LBL 1 Call milling operation
13 CALL LBL 10 REP 6/6 Return jump to LBL 10; repeat the milling operation six times
14 CYCL DEF 10.0 ROTATION Reset the rotation
15 CYCL DEF 10.1 ROT+0
16 CYCL DEF 7.0 DATUM SHIFT Reset the datum shift
17 CYCL DEF 7.1 X+0

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18 CYCL DEF 7.2 Y+0
19 L Z+250 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program
20 LBL 1 Subprogram 1
21 L X+0 Y+0 R0 FMAX Define milling operation
22 L Z+2 R0 FMAX M3
23 L Z-5 R0 F200
24 L X+30 RL
25 L IY+10
26 RND R5
27 L IX+20
28 L IX+10 IY-10
29 RND R5
30 L IX-10 IY-10
31 L IX-20
32 L IY+10
33 L X+0 Y+0 R0 F5000
34 L Z+20 R0 FMAX
35 LBL 0
36 END PGM COTRANS MM

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Cycles: Special
Functions
12.1 Fundamentals
12.1 Fundamentals
Overview
The TNC provides four cycles for the following special purposes:

Cycle Soft key Page

9 DWELL TIME Page 269

12 PROGRAM CALL Page 270

13 ORIENTED SPINDLE STOP Page 272

32 TOLERANCE Page 273

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12.2 DWELL TIME (Cycle 9,

12.2 DWELL TIME (Cycle 9, DIN/ISO: G04)

DIN/ISO: G04)
Function
This causes the execution of the next block within a running program
to be delayed by the programmed DWELL TIME. A dwell time can be
used for such purposes as chip breaking.
The cycle becomes effective as soon as it is defined in the program.
Modal conditions such as spindle rotation are not affected.

Example: NC blocks

89 CYCL DEF 9.0 DWELL TIME

90 CYCL DEF 9.1 DWELL 1.5

Cycle parameters
U Dwell time in seconds: Enter the dwell time in
seconds. Input range: 0 to 3600 s (1 hour) in steps of
0.001 seconds

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12.3 PROGRAM CALL (Cycle 12, DIN/ISO: G39)
12.3 PROGRAM CALL (Cycle 12,
DIN/ISO: G39)
Cycle function
Routines that you have programmed (such as special drilling cycles or
geometrical modules) can be written as main programs and then
called like fixed cycles.

7 CYCL DEF 12.0 0 BEGIN PGM

PGM CALL LOT31 MM
8 CYCL DEF 12.1
LOT31
9 ... M99

END PGM

Please note while programming:

The program you are calling must be stored on the hard

disk of your TNC.
If the program you are defining to be a cycle is located in
the same directory as the program you are calling it from,
you need only to enter the program name.
If the program you are defining to be a cycle is not located
in the same directory as the program you are calling it
from, you must enter the complete path, for example
TNC:\KLAR35\FK1\50.H.
If you want to define an ISO program to be a cycle, enter
the file type .I behind the program name.
As a rule, Q parameters are globally effective when called
with Cycle 12. So please note that changes to Q
parameters in the called program can also influence the
calling program.

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 12.3 PROGRAM CALL (Cycle 12, DIN/ISO: G39)
Cycle parameters
U Program name: Enter the name of the program you Example: Designate program 50 as a cycle and call
want to call and, if necessary, the directory it is it with M99
located in or
55 CYCL DEF 12.0 PGM CALL
U activate the file select dialog with the SELECT soft key
and select the program to be called 56 CYCL DEF 12.1 PGM TNC:\KLAR35\FK1\50.H

Call the program with 57 L X+20 Y+50 FMAX M99

CYCL CALL (separate block) or

M99 (blockwise) or
M89 (executed after every positioning block)

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12.4 ORIENTED SPINDLE STOP (Cycle 13, DIN/ISO: G36)
12.4 ORIENTED SPINDLE STOP
(Cycle 13, DIN/ISO: G36)
Cycle function

Machine and TNC must be specially prepared by the Z

machine tool builder for use of this cycle.
Y

The TNC can control the machine tool spindle and rotate it to a given
angular position. X
Oriented spindle stops are required for
Tool changing systems with a defined tool change position
Orientation of the transmitter/receiver window of HEIDENHAIN 3-D
touch probes with infrared transmission
The angle of orientation defined in the cycle is positioned to by
entering M19 or M20 (depending on the machine).
If you program M19 or M20 without having defined Cycle 13, the TNC
positions the machine tool spindle to an angle that has been set by the
machine manufacturer (see your machine manual). Example: NC blocks

93 CYCL DEF13.0 ORIENTATION

94 CYCL DEF 13.1 ANGLE 180

Please note while programming:

Cycle 13 is used internally for machining cycles 202, 204

and 209. Please note that, if required, you must program
Cycle 13 again in your NC program after one of the
machining cycles mentioned above.

Cycle parameters
U Angle of orientation: Enter the angle referenced to
the reference axis of the working plane. Input range:
0.0000 to 360.0000

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 12.5 TOLERANCE (Cycle 32, DIN/ISO: G62)
12.5 TOLERANCE (Cycle 32,
DIN/ISO: G62)
Cycle function

Machine and TNC must be specially prepared by the

machine tool builder for use of this cycle.

T
With the entries in Cycle 32 you can influence the result of HSC Z
machining with respect to accuracy, surface definition and speed,
inasmuch as the TNC has been adapted to the machines
characteristics.
The TNC automatically smoothens the contour between two path
elements (whether compensated or not). The tool has constant
contact with the workpiece surface and therefore reduces wear on the
machine tool. The tolerance defined in the cycle also affects the X
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. Even if the TNC
does not move with reduced speed, it will always comply with
the tolerance that you have defined. The larger you define the
tolerance, the faster the TNC can move the axes.
Smoothing the contour results in a certain amount of deviation from
the contour. The size of this contour error (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, provided that your machine manufacturer implements these
features.

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12.5 TOLERANCE (Cycle 32, DIN/ISO: G62)
Influences of the geometry definition in the CAM
system
The most important factor of influence in offline NC program creation
is the chord error S defined in the CAM system. The maximum point
CAM PP TNC
spacing of NC programs generated in a postprocessor (PP) is defined
through the chord error. If the chord error is less than or equal to the S
tolerance value T defined in Cycle 32, then the TNC can smooth the

T
contour points unless any special machine settings limit the
programmed feed rate.
You will achieve optimal smoothing if in Cycle 32 you choose a
tolerance value between 110% and 200% of the CAM chord error.
Z

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 12.5 TOLERANCE (Cycle 32, DIN/ISO: G62)
Please note while programming:

With very small tolerance values the machine cannot cut

the contour without jerking. These jerking movements are
not caused by poor processing power in the TNC, but by
the fact that, in order to machine the contour element
transitions very exactly, the TNC might have to drastically
reduce the speed.
Cycle 32 is DEF active which means that it becomes
effective as soon as it is defined in the part program.
The TNC resets Cycle 32 if you
Redefine it and confirm the dialog question for the
tolerance value with NO ENT
Select a new program with the PGM MGT key.
After you have reset Cycle 32, the TNC reactivates the
tolerance that was predefined by machine parameter.
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 it 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.
As the tolerance value increases, the diameter of circular
movements usually decreases. If the HSC filter is active
on your machine (ask your machine manufacturer, if
necessary), the circle can also become larger.
If Cycle 32 is active, the TNC shows the parameters
defined for Cycle 32 on the CYC tab of the additional status
display.

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12.5 TOLERANCE (Cycle 32, DIN/ISO: G62)
Cycle parameters
U Tolerance value T: Permissible contour deviation in Example: NC blocks
mm (or inches with inch programming). Input range 0
to 99999.9999 95 CYCL DEF 32.0 TOLERANCE

U HSC MODE, Finishing=0, Roughing=1: Activate filter: 96 CYCL DEF 32.1 T0.05

Input value 0: 97 CYCL DEF 32.2 HSC MODE:1 TA5

Milling with increased contour accuracy. The
TNC uses the filter settings that your machine tool
builder has defined for finishing operations.
Input value 1:
Milling at an increased feed rate. The TNC uses
the filter settings that your machine tool builder has
defined for roughing operations. The TNC works
with optimal smoothing of the contour points,
which results in a reduction of machining time.
U Tolerance for rotary axes TA: Permissible position
error of rotary axes in degrees when M128 is active.
The TNC always reduces the feed rate in such a way
thatif more than one axis is traversedthe slowest
axis moves at its maximum feed rate. Rotary axes are
usually much slower than linear axes. You can
significantly reduce the machining time for programs
for more than one axis by entering a large tolerance
value (e.g. 10), since the TNC does not always have
to move the rotary axis to the given nominal position.
The contour will not be damaged by entering a rotary
axis tolerance value. Only the position of the rotary
axis with respect to the workpiece surface will
change. Input range 0 to 179.9999

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Using Touch Probe
Cycles
13.1 General Information about Touch Probe Cycles
13.1 General Information about
Touch Probe Cycles

The TNC must be specially prepared by the machine tool

builder for the use of a 3-D touch probe. The machine tool
manual provides further information.

Method of function
Whenever the TNC runs a touch probe cycle, the 3-D touch probe
approaches the workpiece in one linear axis. This is also true during an
active basic rotation or with a tilted working plane. The machine tool
builder determines the probing feed rate in a machine parameter (see
Before You Start Working with Touch Probe Cycles later in this Z
chapter).
Y
When the probe stylus contacts the workpiece,
the 3-D touch probe transmits a signal to the TNC: the coordinates
of the probed position are stored, X
the touch probe stops moving, and F
returns to its starting position at rapid traverse.
If the stylus is not deflected within a defined distance, the TNC F
F MAX
displays an error message (distance: DIST from touch probe table).

Consider a basic rotation in the Manual

Operation mode
During probing the TNC considers an active basic rotation and
approaches the workpiece at an angle.

Cycles in the Manual and El. Handwheel Modes

In the Manual Operation and El. Handwheel modes, the TNC provides
touch probe cycles that allow you to:
Calibrate the touch probe
Compensating workpiece misalignment
Setting datums

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 13.1 General Information about Touch Probe Cycles
Touch probe cycles for automatic operation
Besides the touch probe cycles, which you can use in the Manual and
El. Handwheel modes, the TNC provides numerous cycles for a wide
variety of applications in automatic mode:
Calibrating a touch trigger probe
Compensating workpiece misalignment
Setting datums
Automatic workpiece inspection
Automatic tool measurement
You can program the touch probe cycles in the Programming and
Editing operating mode via the TOUCH PROBE key. Like the most
recent canned cycles, touch probe cycles with numbers greater than
400 use Q parameters as transfer parameters. Parameters with
specific functions that are required in several cycles always have the
same number: For example, Q260 is always assigned the clearance
height, Q261 the measuring height, etc.
To simplify programming, the TNC shows a graphic during cycle
definition. In the graphic, the parameter that needs to be entered is
highlighted (see figure at right).

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Defining the touch probe cycle in the Programming and Editing
mode of operation
U The soft-key row shows all available touch probe Example: NC blocks
functions divided into groups.
5 TCH PROBE 410 DATUM INSIDE RECTAN.
U Select the desired probe cycle, for example datum
setting. Cycles for automatic tool measurement are Q321=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
available only if your machine has been prepared for Q322=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
them.
Q323=60 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH
U Select a cycle, e.g. datum setting at pocket. The TNC
initiates the programming dialog and asks for all Q324=20 ;2ND SIDE LENGTH
required input values. At the same time a graphic of Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
the input parameters is displayed in the right screen
window. The parameter that is asked for in the dialog Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
prompt is highlighted. Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
U Enter all parameters requested by the TNC and Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
conclude each entry with the ENT key.
Q305=10 ;NO. IN TABLE
U The TNC ends the dialog when all required data has Q331=+0 ;DATUM
been entered.
Q332=+0 ;DATUM
Group of measuring cycles Soft key Page Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
Cycles for automatic measurement and Page 288 Q381=1 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS
compensation of workpiece
misalignment Q382=+85 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q383=+50 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS
Cycles for automatic workpiece Page 310
presetting Q384=+0 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q333=+0 ;DATUM
Cycles for automatic workpiece Page 364
inspection

Special cycles Page 414

Cycles for automatic tool measurement Page 418

(enabled by the machine tool builder)

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 13.2 Before You Start Working with Touch Probe Cycles
13.2 Before You Start Working with
Touch Probe Cycles
To make it possible to cover the widest possible range of applications,
machine parameters enable you to determine the behavior common
to all touch probe cycles.

Maximum traverse to touch point: DIST in touch

probe table
If the stylus is not deflected within the path defined in DIST, the TNC
outputs an error message.

Setup clearance to touch point: SET_UP in touch Z

probe table
Y
In SET_UP you define how far from the defined (or calculated) touch
point the TNC is to pre-position the touch probe. The smaller the value X
you enter, the more exactly must you define the touch point position.
In many touch probe cycles you can also define a setup clearance that DIST
is added to SET_UP.

Orient the infrared touch probe to the

programmed probe direction: TRACK in touch
probe table
To increase measuring accuracy, you can use TRACK = ON to have an
infrared touch probe oriented in the programmed probe direction
before every probe process. In this way the stylus is always deflected
in the same direction.

If you change TRACK = ON, you must recalibrate the touch Z

probe.
Y
X

SET_UP

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13.2 Before You Start Working with Touch Probe Cycles
Touch trigger probe, probing feed rate: F in
touch probe table
In F you define the feed rate at which the TNC is to probe the
workpiece.

Touch trigger probe, rapid traverse for Z

positioning: FMAX
Y
In FMAX you define the feed rate at which the TNC pre-positions the
touch probe, or positions it between measuring points.
X
Touch trigger probe, rapid traverse for
positioning: F_PREPOS in touch probe table F

In F_PREPOS you define whether the TNC is to position the touch probe FMAX
at the feed rate defined in FMAX or at rapid traverse.
Input value = FMAX_PROBE: Position at feed rate from FMAX
Input value = FMAX_MACHINE: Pre-position at rapid traverse

Multiple measurements
To increase measuring certainty, the TNC can run each probing
process up to three times in sequence. Define the number of
measurements in machine parameter Probe Settings >
Configuration of probe behavior > Automatic mode: Multiple
measurements with probe function. If the measured position values
differ too greatly, the TNC outputs an error message (the limit value is
defined in confidence range for multiple measurement). With
multiple measurement it is possible to detect random errors, e.g. from
contamination.
If the measured values lie within the confidence interval, the TNC
saves the mean value of the measured positions.

Confidence range for multiple measurement

When you perform a multiple measurement, you store the value that
the measured values may vary in Probe Settings > Configuration of
probe behavior > Automatic mode: Confidence range for multiple
measurement. If the difference in the measured values exceeds the
value defined by you, the TNC outputs an error message.

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 13.2 Before You Start Working with Touch Probe Cycles
Executing touch probe cycles
All touch probe cycles are DEF active. This means that the TNC runs
the cycle automatically as soon as the TNC executes the cycle
definition in the program run.

Danger of collision!
When running touch probe cycles, no cycles must be
active for coordinate transformation (Cycle 7 DATUM,
Cycle 8 MIRROR IMAGE, Cycle 10 ROTATION, Cycles 11
and 26 SCALING and Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE or 3D-
ROT).

You can also run the Touch Probe Cycles 408 to 419 during
an active basic rotation. Make sure, however, that the
basic rotation angle does not change when you use Cycle
7 DATUM SHIFT with datum tables after the measuring
cycle.

Touch probe cycles with a number greater than 400 position the touch
probe according to a positioning logic:
If the current coordinate of the south pole of the stylus is less than
the coordinate of the clearance height (defined in the cycle), the TNC
retracts the touch probe in the probe axis to the clearance height
and then positions it in the working plane to the first starting
position.
If the current coordinate of the south pole of the stylus is greater
than the coordinate of the clearance height, the TNC first positions
the probe in the working plane to the first starting position and then
moves it immediately to the measuring height in the touch probe
axis.

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13.3 Touch Probe Table
General information
Various data is stored in the touch probe table that defines behavior
with the probe process. If you run several touch probes on your
machine tool, you can save separate data for each touch probe.

Editing touch probe tables

To edit the touch probe table, proceed as follows:
U Select the Manual Operation mode.

U Select the touch probe functions by pressing the

PROBE FUNCTION soft key. The TNC displays
additional soft keys: see table above.
U Select the touch probe table: Press the TOUCH
PROBE TABLE soft key.
U Set the EDIT soft key to ON.
U Using the arrow keys, select the desired setting.
U Perform desired changes.
U Exit the touch probe table: Press the END soft key.

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 13.3 Touch Probe Table
Touch probe data
Abbr. Inputs Dialog
NO Number of the touch probe: Enter this number in the tool table
(column: TP_NO) under the appropriate tool number

TYPE Selection of the touch probe used Selection of touch probe?

CAL_OF1 Offset of the touch probe axis to the spindle axis for the reference TS center misalignmt. ref. axis?
axis [mm]

CAL_OF2 Offset of the touch probe axis to the spindle axis for the minor TS center misalignmt. ref. axis?
axis [mm]

CAL_ANG The TNC orients the touch probe to the orientation angle before Spindle angle for calibration?
calibration or probing (if orientation is possible)

F Feed rate at which the TNC is to probe the workpiece. Probing feed rate? [mm/min]

FMAX Feed rate at which the touch probe pre-positions, or is positioned Rapid traverse in probing cycle?
between the measuring points [mm/min]

DIST If the stylus is not deflected within the defined path, the TNC Maximum measuring path? [mm]
outputs an error message

SET_UP In SET_UP you define how far from the defined (or calculated) Setup clearance? [mm]
touch point the TNC is to pre-position the touch probe. The
smaller the value you enter, the more exactly must you define the
touch point position. In many touch probe cycles you can also
define a setup clearance in addition that is added to Machine
Parameter SET_UP

F_PREPOS Defining speed with pre-positioning: Pre-positioning at rap. traverse?

ENT/NO ENT
Pre-positioning with speed from FMAX: FMAX_PROBE
Pre-positioning with machine rapid traverse: FMAX_MACHINE

TRACK To increase measuring accuracy, you can use TRACK = ON to have Orient touch probe cycles? Yes=ENT,
an infrared touch probe oriented in the programmed probe No=NOENT
direction before every probe process. In this way the stylus is
always deflected in the same direction:
ON: Perform spindle tracking
OFF: Do not perform spindle tracking

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Touch Probe Cycles:
Automatic Measurement
of Workpiece
Misalignment
14.1 Fundamentals
14.1 Fundamentals
Overview

Danger of collision!
When running touch probe cycles, no cycles must be
active for coordinate transformation (Cycle 7 DATUM,
Cycle 8 MIRROR IMAGE, Cycle 10 ROTATION, Cycles 11
and 26 SCALING and Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE or 3D-
ROT).

The TNC must be specially prepared by the machine tool

builder for the use of a 3-D touch probe.

The TNC provides five cycles that enable you to measure and
compensate workpiece misalignment. In addition, you can reset a
basic rotation with Cycle 404:

Cycle Soft key Page

400 BASIC ROTATION Automatic Page 290
measurement using two points.
Compensation via basic rotation.

401 ROT OF 2 HOLES Automatic Page 293

measurement using two holes.
Compensation via basic rotation.

402 ROT OF 2 STUDS Automatic Page 296

measurement using two studs.
Compensation via basic rotation.

403 ROT IN ROTARY AXIS Automatic Page 299

measurement using two points.
Compensation by turning the table.

405 ROT IN C AXIS Automatic Page 303

alignment of an angular offset between
a hole center and the positive Y axis.
Compensation via table rotation.

404 SET BASIC ROTATION Setting any Page 302

basic rotation.

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 14.1 Fundamentals
Characteristics common to all touch probe
cycles for measuring workpiece misalignment
Y
For Cycles 400, 401 and 402 you can define through parameter Q307
Default setting for basic rotation whether the measurement
result is to be corrected by a known angle (see figure at right). This
enables you to measure the basic rotation against any straight line 1
1
of the workpiece and to establish the reference to the actual 0
direction 2.
2

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14.2 BASIC ROTATION (Cycle 400, DIN/ISO: G400)
14.2 BASIC ROTATION (Cycle 400,
DIN/ISO: G400)
Cycle run
Touch probe cycle 400 determines a workpiece misalignment by
measuring two points, which must lie on a straight surface. With the
basic rotation function the TNC compensates the measured value. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the programmed starting
point 1. The TNC offsets the touch probe by the safety clearance
in the direction opposite the defined traverse direction.
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F).
2
3 Then the touch probe moves to the next starting position 2 and 1
probes the second position.
4 The TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and X
performs the basic rotation.

Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.
The TNC will reset an active basic rotation at the beginning
of the cycle.

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 14.2 BASIC ROTATION (Cycle 400, DIN/ISO: G400)
Cycle parameters
U 1st meas. point 1st axis Q263 (absolute): Coordinate +
of the first touch point in the reference axis of the Q267
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to Y +
99999.9999 Q272=2
U 1st meas. point 2nd axis Q264 (absolute):
Coordinate of the first touch point in the minor axis of
the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
99999.9999 Q266 +
Q320
U 2nd meas. point 1st axis Q265 (absolute): Q264
Coordinate of the second touch point in the reference
axis of the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U 2nd meas. point 2nd axis Q266 (absolute): X
Q263 Q265 Q272=1
Coordinate of the second touch point in the minor axis
of the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U Measuring axis Q272: Axis in the working plane in
which the measurement is to be made:
1:Reference axis = measuring axis
2:Minor axis = measuring axis
U Traverse direction 1 Q267: Direction in which the
probe is to approach the workpiece:
-1:Negative traverse direction
+1:Positive traverse direction
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis Q261
(absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip center (= touch
point) in the touch probe axis in which the
measurement is to be made. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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14.2 BASIC ROTATION (Cycle 400, DIN/ISO: G400)
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points: 5 TCH PROBE 400 BASIC ROTATION
0: Move at measuring height between measuring Q263=+10 ;1ST POINT 1ST AXIS
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring Q264=+3.5 ;1ST POINT 2ND AXIS
points Q265=+25 ;2ND POINT 1ST AXIS
U Default setting for basic rotation Q307 (absolute): If Q266=+2 ;2ND POINT 2ND AXIS
the misalignment is to be measured against a straight
line other than the reference axis, enter the angle of Q272=2 ;MEASURING AXIS
this reference line. The TNC will then calculate the Q267=+1 ;TRAVERSE DIRECTION
difference between the value measured and the
angle of the reference line for the basic rotation. Input Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
range -360.000 to 360.000 Q320=0 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE
U Preset number in table Q305: Enter the preset Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
number in the table in which the TNC is to save the
determined basic rotation. If you enter Q305=0, the Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
TNC automatically places the determined basic Q307=0 ;PRESET BASIC ROTATION
rotation in the ROT menu of the Manual Operation
mode. Input range 0 to 2999 Q305=0 ;NO. IN TABLE

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 14.3 BASIC ROTATION from Two Holes (Cycle 401, DIN/ISO: G401)
14.3 BASIC ROTATION from Two
Holes (Cycle 401, DIN/ISO: G401)
Cycle run
The Touch Probe Cycle 401 measures the centers of two holes. Then
the TNC calculates the angle between the reference axis in the
working plane and the line connecting the two hole centers. With the Y
basic rotation function, the TNC compensates the calculated value. As
an alternative, you can also compensate the determined misalignment
by rotating the rotary table. 2
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
column FMAX) following the positioning logic (see Executing 1
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the center of the first hole 1.
2 Then the probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes four points to find the first hole center.
3 The touch probe returns to the clearance height and then to the
position entered as center of the second hole 2. X
4 The TNC moves the touch probe to the entered measuring height
and probes four points to find the second hole center.
5 Then the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
performs the basic rotation.

Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.
The TNC will reset an active basic rotation at the beginning
of the cycle.
If you want to compensate the misalignment by rotating
the rotary table, the TNC will automatically use the
following rotary axes:
C for tool axis Z
B for tool axis Y
A for tool axis X

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14.3 BASIC ROTATION from Two Holes (Cycle 401, DIN/ISO: G401)
Cycle parameters
U 1st hole: Center in 1st axis Q268 (absolute): Center
of the first hole in the reference axis of the working
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Y
U 1st hole: Center in 2nd axis Q269 (absolute): Center
of the first hole in the minor axis of the working plane.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q271
U 2nd hole: Center in 1st axis Q270 (absolute): Center
of the second hole in the reference axis of the Q269
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U 2nd hole: Center in 2nd axis Q271 (absolute): Center
of the second hole in the minor axis of the working
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
X
Q268 Q270
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Z
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q260
U Default setting for basic rotation Q307 (absolute): If
Q261
the misalignment is to be measured against a straight
line other than the reference axis, enter the angle of
this reference line. The TNC will then calculate the
difference between the value measured and the
angle of the reference line for the basic rotation. Input
range -360.000 to 360.000 X

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14.3 BASIC ROTATION from Two Holes (Cycle 401, DIN/ISO: G401)
U Preset number in table Q305: Enter the preset
number in the table in which the TNC is to save the
determined basic rotation. If you enter Q305=0, the 5 TCH PROBE 401 ROT OF 2 HOLES
TNC automatically places the determined basic Q268=-37 ;1ST CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
rotation in the ROT menu of the Manual Operation
mode. The parameter has no effect if the Q269=+12 ;1ST CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
misalignment is to be compensated by a rotation of Q270=+75 ;2ND CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
the rotary table (Q402=1). In this case the
misalignment is not saved as an angular value. Input Q271=+20 ;2ND CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
range 0 to 2999 Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
U Basic rotation / alignment Q402: Specify whether Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
the TNC should compensate misalignment with a
basic rotation, or by rotating the rotary table: Q307=0 ;PRESET BASIC ROTATION
0: Set basic rotation Q305=0 ;NO. IN TABLE
1: Rotate the rotary table
When you select rotary table, the TNC does not save Q402=0 ;ALIGNMENT
the measured misalignment, not even when you have Q337=0 ;SET TO ZERO
defined a table line in parameter Q305.
U Set to zero after alignment Q337: Definition of
whether the TNC should set the display of the aligned
rotary axis to zero:
0: Do not reset the display of the rotary axis to 0 after
alignment
1: Reset the display of the rotary axis to 0 after
alignment
The TNC sets the display to 0 only if you have defined
Q402=1.

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14.4 BASIC ROTATION over Two Studs (Cycle 402, DIN/ISO: G402)
14.4 BASIC ROTATION over Two
Studs (Cycle 402, DIN/ISO:
G402)
Cycle run
The Touch Probe Cycle 402 measures the centers of two studs. Then
the TNC calculates the angle between the reference axis in the
working plane and the line connecting the two stud centers. With the Y
basic rotation function, the TNC compensates the calculated value. As
an alternative, you can also compensate the determined misalignment
by rotating the rotary table.
5
1 Following the positioning logic (see Executing touch probe
cycles on page 283), the TNC positions the touch probe in rapid
traverse (value from column FMAX) to the starting point 1 of the 1
first stud.
2 Then the probe moves to the entered measuring height 1 and
probes four points to find the center of the first stud. The touch
probe moves on a circular arc between the touch points, each of
which is offset by 90.
X
3 The touch probe returns to the clearance height and then to the
starting point for probing 5 the second stud.
4 The TNC moves the touch probe to the entered measuring
height 2 and probes four points to find the center of the second
stud.
5 Then the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
performs the basic rotation.

Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.
The TNC will reset an active basic rotation at the beginning
of the cycle.
If you want to compensate the misalignment by rotating
the rotary table, the TNC will automatically use the
following rotary axes:
C for tool axis Z
B for tool axis Y
A for tool axis X

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 14.4 BASIC ROTATION over Two Studs (Cycle 402, DIN/ISO: G402)
Cycle parameters
U 1st stud: Center in 1st axis (absolute): Center of the
first stud in the reference axis of the working plane.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Y
U 1st stud: Center in 2nd axis Q269 (absolute): Center
of the first stud in the minor axis of the working plane.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q271 Q314
U Diameter of stud 1 Q313: Approximate diameter of
the 1st stud. Enter a value that is more likely to be too Q269 Q313
large than too small. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Measuring height 1 in the probe axis Q261
(absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip center (= touch
point in the touch probe axis) at which stud 1 is to be
X
measured. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q268 Q270
U 2nd stud: Center in 1st axis Q270 (absolute): Center
of the second stud in the reference axis of the
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U 2nd stud: Center in 2nd axis Q271 (absolute): Center Z
of the second stud in the minor axis of the working
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Diameter of stud 2 Q314: Approximate diameter of Q261
the 2nd stud. Enter a value that is more likely to be Q260
too large than too small. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q315

U Measuring height 2 in the probe axis Q315

(absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip center (= touch
point in the touch probe axis) at which stud 2 is to be
measured. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP) X
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional +
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320 Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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 Example: NC blocks
14.4 BASIC ROTATION over Two Studs (Cycle 402, DIN/ISO: G402)
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points: 5 TCH PROBE 402 ROT OF 2 STUDS
0: Move at measuring height between measuring Q268=-37 ;1ST CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring Q269=+12 ;1ST CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
points Q313=60 ;DIAMETER OF STUD 1
U Default setting for basic rotation Q307 (absolute): If Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT 1
the misalignment is to be measured against a straight
Q270=+75 ;2ND CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
line other than the reference axis, enter the angle of
this reference line. The TNC will then calculate the Q271=+20 ;2ND CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
difference between the value measured and the
Q314=60 ;DIAMETER OF STUD 2
angle of the reference line for the basic rotation. Input
range 360.000 to 360.000 Q315=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT 2
U Preset number in table Q305: Enter the preset Q320=0 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE
number in the table in which the TNC is to save the Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
determined basic rotation. If you enter Q305=0, the
TNC automatically places the determined basic Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
rotation in the ROT menu of the Manual Operation Q307=0 ;PRESET BASIC ROTATION
mode. The parameter has no effect if the
misalignment is to be compensated by a rotation of Q305=0 ;NO. IN TABLE
the rotary table (Q402=1). In this case the Q402=0 ;ALIGNMENT
misalignment is not saved as an angular value. Input
range 0 to 2999 Q337=0 ;SET TO ZERO
U Basic rotation / alignment Q402: Specify whether
the TNC should compensate misalignment with a
basic rotation, or by rotating the rotary table:
0: Set basic rotation
1: Rotate the rotary table
When you select rotary table, the TNC does not save
the measured misalignment, not even when you have
defined a table line in parameter Q305.
U Set to zero after alignment Q337: Definition of
whether the TNC should set the display of the aligned
rotary axis to zero:
0: Do not reset the display of the rotary axis to 0 after
alignment
1: Reset the display of the rotary axis to 0 after
alignment
The TNC sets the display to 0 only if you have defined
Q402=1.

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 14.5 BASIC ROTATION compensation via rotary axis (Cycle 403,
DIN/ISO: G403)
14.5 BASIC ROTATION
compensation via rotary axis
(Cycle 403, DIN/ISO: G403)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 403 determines a workpiece misalignment by
measuring two points, which must lie on a straight surface. The TNC
compensates the determined misalignment by rotating the A, B or C
axis. The workpiece can be clamped in any position on the rotary table. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the programmed starting
point 1. The TNC offsets the touch probe by the safety clearance
in the direction opposite the defined traverse direction.
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F). 2
3 Then the touch probe moves to the next starting position 2 and 1
probes the second position.
4 The TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
X
moves the rotary axis, which was defined in the cycle, by the
measured value. Optionally you can have the display set to 0 after
alignment.

Please note while programming:

Danger of collision!
The TNC does not check whether touch points and
compensation axis match. This can result in compensation
movements offset by 180.

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.
The TNC stores the measured angle in parameter Q150.

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14.5 BASIC ROTATION compensation via rotary axis (Cycle 403,
DIN/ISO: G403) Cycle parameters
U 1st meas. point 1st axis Q263 (absolute): Coordinate +
of the first touch point in the reference axis of the Q267
working plane. Input range -99999.9999 to Y
99999.9999 Q272=2
+
U 1st meas. point 2nd axis Q264 (absolute): A
Coordinate of the first touch point in the minor axis of B
the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to C SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
99999.9999 Q266 +
Q320
U 2nd meas. point 1st axis Q265 (absolute): Q264
Coordinate of the second touch point in the reference
axis of the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U 2nd meas. point 2nd axis Q266 (absolute): X
Coordinate of the second touch point in the minor axis Q263 Q265 Q272=1
of the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U Measuring axis Q272: Axis in which the
measurement is to be made:
1: Reference axis = measuring axis Z
2: Minor axis = measuring axis
3: Touch probe axis = measuring axis
U Traverse direction 1 Q267: Direction in which the
probe is to approach the workpiece: Q260
-1: Negative traverse direction
+1: Positive traverse direction
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis Q261
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input X
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999

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14.5 BASIC ROTATION compensation via rotary axis (Cycle 403,

DIN/ISO: G403)
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range 5 TCH PROBE 403 ROT IN C-AXIS
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q263=+0 ;1ST POINT 1ST AXIS
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of Q264=+0 ;1ST POINT 2ND AXIS
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points: Q265=+20 ;2ND POINT 1ST AXIS
0: Move at measuring height between measuring Q266=+30 ;2ND POINT 2ND AXIS
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring Q272=1 ;MEASURING AXIS
points Q267=-1 ;TRAVERSE DIRECTION
U Axis for compensation motion Q312: assignment of Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
the rotary axis in which the TNC is to compensate the
measured misalignment: Q320=0 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE
4: Compensate misalignment with rotary axis A Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
5: Compensate misalignment with rotary axis B
6: Compensate misalignment with rotary axis C Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
Q312=6 ;COMPENSATION AXIS
U Set to zero after alignment Q337: Definition of
whether the TNC should set the display of the aligned Q337=0 ;SET TO ZERO
rotary axis to zero:
Q305=1 ;NO. IN TABLE
0: Do not reset the display of the rotary axis to 0 after
alignment Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
1: Reset the display of the rotary axis to 0 after
Q380=+90 ;REFERENCE ANGLE
alignment
U Number in table Q305: Enter the number in the
preset table/datum table in which the TNC is to set
the rotary axis to zero. Only effective if Q337 is set to
1. Input range 0 to 2999
U Measured value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify if the
determined basic rotation is to be saved in the datum
table or in the preset table:
0: Write the measured basic rotation as a datum shift
in the active datum table. The reference system is the
active workpiece coordinate system.
1: Write the measured basic rotation into the preset
table. The reference system is the machine
coordinate system (REF system).
U Reference angle? (0=ref. axis) Q380: Angle with
which the TNC is to align the probed straight line.
Only effective if the rotary axis C is selected
(Q312=6). Input range 360.000 to 360.000

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14.6 SET BASIC ROTATION (Cycle 404, DIN/ISO: G404)
14.6 SET BASIC ROTATION
(Cycle 404, DIN/ISO: G404)
Cycle run
With Touch Probe Cycle 404, you can set any basic rotation Example: NC blocks
automatically during program run. This cycle is intended primarily for
resetting a previous basic rotation. 5 TCH PROBE 404 BASIC ROTATION
Q307=+0 ;PRESET BASIC ROTATION
Q305=1 ;NO. IN TABLE

Cycle parameters
U Preset value for basic rotation: Angular value
at which the basic rotation is to be set. Input
range 360.000 to 360.000
U Number in table Q305: Enter the number in the
preset table in which the TNC is to save the defined
basic rotation. Input range 0 to 2999

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 405, DIN/ISO: G405)
14.7 Compensating Workpiece Misalignment by Rotating the C Axis (Cycle
14.7 Compensating Workpiece
Misalignment by Rotating the C
Axis (Cycle 405, DIN/ISO: G405)
Cycle run
With Touch Probe Cycle 405, you can measure
Y
the angular offset between the positive Y axis of the active
coordinate system and the center of a hole, or
the angular offset between the nominal position and the actual 2
position of a hole center.
3 1
The TNC compensates the determined angular offset by rotating the 4
C axis. The workpiece can be clamped in any position on the rotary
table, but the Y coordinate of the hole must be positive. If you
measure the angular misalignment of the hole with touch probe axis Y X
(horizontal position of the hole), it may be necessary to execute the
cycle more than once because the measuring strategy causes an
inaccuracy of approx. 1% of the misalignment.
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe
table. Y
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F). The
TNC derives the probing direction automatically from the
programmed starting angle.
3 Then the touch probe moves in a circular arc either at measuring
height or at clearance height to the next starting point 2 and probes
the second touch point.
4 The TNC positions the probe to starting point 3 and then to starting X
point 4 to probe the third and fourth touch points and positions the
touch probe on the hole centers measured.
5 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
aligns the workpiece by rotating the table. The TNC rotates the
rotary table so that the hole center after compensation lies in the
direction of the positive Y axis, or on the nominal position of the
hole centerboth with a vertical and horizontal touch probe axis.
The measured angular misalignment is also available in parameter
Q150.

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 405, DIN/ISO: G405)
14.7 Compensating Workpiece Misalignment by Rotating the C Axis (Cycle
Please note while programming:

Danger of collision!
To prevent a collision between the touch probe and the
workpiece, enter a low estimate for the nominal diameter
of the pocket (or hole).
If the dimensions of the pocket and the safety clearance
do not permit pre-positioning in the proximity of the touch
points, the TNC always starts probing from the center of
the pocket. In this case the touch probe does not return to
the clearance height between the four measuring points.
Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a
tool call to define the touch probe axis.
The smaller the angle, the less accurately the TNC can
calculate the circle center. Minimum input value: 5.

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 405, DIN/ISO: G405)
14.7 Compensating Workpiece Misalignment by Rotating the C Axis (Cycle
Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q321 (absolute): Center of the hole
in the reference axis of the working plane. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Y
U Center in 2nd axis Q322 (absolute value): Center of
the hole in the minor axis of the working plane. If
you program Q322 = 0, the TNC aligns the hole Q247
center to the positive Y axis. If you program Q322 Q325

Q262
not equal to 0, then the TNC aligns the hole center Q322
to the nominal position (angle of the hole center).
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Nominal diameter Q262: Approximate diameter of
the circular pocket (or hole). Enter a value that is more
likely to be too small than too large. Input range 0 to X
99999.9999 Q321
U Starting angle Q325 (absolute): Angle between the
reference axis of the working plane and the first touch
point. Input range 360.000 to 360.000
U Stepping angle Q247 (incremental): Angle between
two measuring points. The algebraic sign of the
stepping angle determines the direction of rotation
(negative = clockwise) in which the touch probe
moves to the next measuring point. If you wish to
probe a circular arc instead of a complete circle, then
program the stepping angle to be less than 90. Input
range 120.000 to 120.000

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 405, DIN/ISO: G405)
14.7 Compensating Workpiece Misalignment by Rotating the C Axis (Cycle
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip Z
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range -99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional Q260
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999 Q261
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP) X
+
Q320
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring Example: NC blocks
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring 5 TCH PROBE 405 ROT IN C AXIS
points
Q321=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
U Set to zero after alignment Q337: Definition of Q322=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
whether the TNC should set the display of the C axis
to zero, or write the angular offset in column C of the Q262=10 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER
datum table: Q325=+0 ;STARTING ANGLE
0: Set display of C to 0
>0: Write the angular misalignment, including Q247=90 ;STEPPING ANGLE
algebraic sign, in the datum table. Line number = Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
value of Q337. If a C-axis shift is registered in the
datum table, the TNC adds the measured angular Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
misalignment. Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
Q337=0 ;SET TO ZERO

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 405, DIN/ISO: G405)
14.7 Compensating Workpiece Misalignment by Rotating the C Axis (Cycle
Example: Determining a basic rotation from two holes

Y Y

35

15

X Z
25 80

0 BEGIN PGM CYC401 MM

1 TOOL CALL 69 Z
2 TCH PROBE 401 ROT 2 HOLES
Q268=+25 ;1ST CENTER IN 1ST AXIS Center of the 1st hole: X coordinate
Q269=+15 ;1ST CENTER IN 2ND AXIS Center of the 1st hole: Y coordinate
Q270=+80 ;2ND CENTER IN 1ST AXIS Center of the 2nd hole: X coordinate
Q271=+35 ;2ND CENTER IN 2ND AXIS Center of the 2nd hole: Y coordinate
Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT Coordinate in the touch probe axis in which the measurement is
made
Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT Height in the touch probe axis at which the probe can traverse
without collision
Q307=+0 ;PRESET BASIC ROTATION Angle of the reference line
Q402=1 ;ALIGNMENT Compensate misalignment by rotating the rotary table
Q337=1 ;SET TO ZERO Set the display to zero after the alignment
3 CALL PGM 35K47 Part program call
4 END PGM CYC401 MM

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405, DIN/ISO: G405)

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Touch Probe Cycles: Automatic Measurement of Workpiece Misalignment
Touch Probe Cycles:
Automatic Datum
Setting
15.1 Fundamentals
15.1 Fundamentals
Overview

Danger of collision!
When running touch probe cycles, no cycles must be
active for coordinate transformation (Cycle 7 DATUM,
Cycle 8 MIRROR IMAGE, Cycle 10 ROTATION, Cycles 11
and 26 SCALING and Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE or 3D-
ROT).

The TNC must be specially prepared by the machine tool

builder for the use of a 3-D touch probe.

The TNC offers twelve cycles for automatically finding reference

points and handling them as follows:
Setting the determined values directly as display values
Entering the determined values in the preset table
Entering the determined values in a datum table

Cycle Soft key Page

408 SLOT CENTER REF PT. Measuring Page 313
the inside width of a slot, and defining
the slot center as datum

409 RIDGE CENTER REF PT. Measuring Page 317

the outside width of a ridge, and defining
the ridge center as datum

410 DATUM INSIDE RECTAN. Page 320

Measuring the inside length and width of
a rectangle, and defining the center as
datum

411 DATUM OUTSIDE RECTAN. Page 324

Measuring the outside length and width
of a rectangle, and defining the center as
datum

412 DATUM INSIDE CIRCLE Measuring Page 328

any four points on the inside of a circle,
and defining the center as datum

413 DATUM OUTSIDE CIRCLE Page 332

Measuring any four points on the
outside of a circle, and defining the
center as datum

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 15.1 Fundamentals
Cycle Soft key Page
414 DATUM OUTSIDE CORNER Page 336
Measuring two lines from the outside of
the angle, and defining the intersection
as datum

415 DATUM INSIDE CORNER Page 341

Measuring two lines from within the
angle, and defining the intersection as
datum

416 DATUM CIRCLE CENTER (2nd soft- Page 345

key level) Measuring any three holes on
a bolt hole circle, and defining the bolt-
hole center as datum

417 DATUM IN TS AXIS (2nd soft-key Page 349

level) Measuring any position in the
touch probe axis and defining it as datum

418 DATUM FROM 4 HOLES (2nd soft- Page 351

key level) Measuring 4 holes crosswise
and defining the intersection of the lines
between them as datum

419 DATUM IN ONE AXIS (2nd soft-key Page 355

level) Measuring any position in any axis
and defining it as datum

Characteristics common to all touch probe

cycles for datum setting

You can also run the Touch Probe Cycles 408 to 419 during
an active basic rotation.
The tilting the working plane function is not permitted in
combination with Cycles 408 to 419.

Datum point and touch probe axis

From the touch probe axis that you have defined in the measuring
program the TNC determines the working plane for the datum:
Active touch probe axis Datum setting in
Z X and Y

Y Z and X

X Y and Z

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15.1 Fundamentals
Saving the calculated datum
In all cycles for datum setting you can use the input parameters Q303
and Q305 to define how the TNC is to save the calculated datum:
Q305 = 0, Q303 = any value
The TNC sets the calculated datum in the display. The new datum is
active immediately. At the same time, the TNC saves the datum set
in the display by the cycle in line 0 of the preset table.
Q305 not equal to 0, Q303 = -1

This combination can only occur if you

read in programs containing Cycles 410 to 418 created
on a TNC 4xx
read in programs containing Cycles 410 to 418 created
with an older software version on an iTNC 530
did not specifically define the measured-value transfer
with parameter Q303 when defining the cycle.
In these cases the TNC outputs an error message, since
the complete handling of REF-referenced datum tables
has changed. You must define a measured-value transfer
yourself with parameter Q303.

Q305 not equal to 0, Q303 = 0

The TNC writes the calculated reference point in the active datum
table. The reference system is the active workpiece coordinate
system. The value of parameter Q305 determines the datum
number. Activate datum with Cycle 7 in the part program.
Q305 not equal to 0, Q303 = 1
The TNC writes the calculated reference point in the preset table.
The reference system is the machine coordinate system (REF
coordinates). The value of parameter Q305 determines the preset
number. Activate preset with Cycle 247 in the part program.

Measurement results in Q parameters

The TNC saves the measurement results of the respective touch
probe cycle in the globally effective Q parameters Q150 to Q160. You
can use these parameters in your program. Note the table of result
parameters that are listed with every cycle description.

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 15.2 SLOT CENTER REF PT (Cycle 408, DIN/ISO: G408)
15.2 SLOT CENTER REF PT
(Cycle 408, DIN/ISO: G408)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 408 finds the center of a slot and defines its center
as datum. If desired, the TNC can also enter the coordinates into a
datum table or the preset table.
Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe 1
table.
2
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F).
3 Then the touch probe moves either paraxially at the measuring
height or linearly at the clearance height to the next starting point
2 and probes the second touch point. X
4 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
processes the determined datum depending on the cycle
parameters Q303 and Q305 (see Saving the calculated datum
on page 312) and saves the actual values in the Q parameters
listed below.
5 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the datum in the touch
probe axis in a separate probing.
Parameter number Meaning
Q166 Actual value of measured slot width

Q157 Actual value of the centerline

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15.2 SLOT CENTER REF PT (Cycle 408, DIN/ISO: G408)
Please note while programming:

Danger of collision!
To prevent a collision between touch probe and
workpiece, enter a low estimate for the slot width.
If the slot width and the safety clearance do not permit
pre-positioning in the proximity of the touch points, the
TNC always starts probing from the center of the slot. In
this case the touch probe does not return to the clearance
height between the two measuring points.
Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a
tool call to define the touch probe axis.

Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q321 (absolute): Center of the slot
in the reference axis of the working plane. Input range SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Y +
Q320
U Center in 2nd axis Q322 (absolute): Center of the
slot in the minor axis of the working plane. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Width of slot Q311 (incremental): Width of the slot,

Q311
regardless of its position in the working plane. Input Q322
range 0 to 99999.9999
U Measuring axis (1=1st axis / 2=2nd axis) Q272: Axis
in which the measurement is to be made:
1: Reference axis = measuring axis
2: Minor axis = measuring axis X
Q321
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Z
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
Q260
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range Q261
99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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 15.2 SLOT CENTER REF PT (Cycle 408, DIN/ISO: G408)
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring
points
U Number in table Q305: Enter the number in the
datum/preset table in which the TNC is to save the
coordinates of the slot center. If you enter Q305=0,
the TNC automatically sets the display so that the
new datum is on the slot center. Input range 0 to
2999
U New datum Q405 (absolute): Coordinate in the
measuring axis at which the TNC should set the
calculated slot center. Default setting = 0. Input
range: -99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Measured-value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify
whether the determined datum is to be saved in the
datum table or in the preset table:
0: Write determined datum in the active datum table.
The reference system is the active workpiece
coordinate system.
1: Write determined datum in the preset table. The
reference system is the machine coordinate system
(REF system).

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15.2 SLOT CENTER REF PT (Cycle 408, DIN/ISO: G408)
U Probe in TS axis Q381: Specify whether the TNC
should also set the datum in the touch probe axis:
0: Do not set datum in the touch probe axis 5 TCH PROBE 408 SLOT CENTER REF PT
1: Set datum in the touch probe axis Q321=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 1st axis Q382 (absolute): Q322=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Coordinate of the probe point in the reference axis of
the working plane at which point the reference point Q311=25 ;SLOT WIDTH
is to be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q272=1 ;MEASURING AXIS
Q381 = 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 2nd axis Q383 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the minor axis of the Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
working plane at which point the reference point is to Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381
= 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
Q305=10 ;NO. IN TABLE
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 3rd axis Q384 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the touch probe axis, Q405=+0 ;DATUM
at which point the reference point is to be set in the
Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381 = 1. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q381=1 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS
U New datum in TS axis Q333 (absolute): Q382=+85 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS
Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the Q383=+50 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS
TNC should set the datum. Default setting = 0.
Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q384=+0 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q333=+1 ;DATUM

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 15.3 DATUM RIDGE CENTER (Cycle 409, DIN/ISO: G409)
15.3 DATUM RIDGE CENTER
(Cycle 409, DIN/ISO: G409)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 409 finds the center of a ridge and defines its
center as datum. If desired, the TNC can also enter the coordinates
into a datum table or the preset table.
Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC 2
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe
table.
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F).
1
3 Then the touch probe moves at clearance height to the next touch
point 2 and probes the second touch point.
4 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
X
processes the determined datum depending on the cycle
parameters Q303 and Q305 (see Saving the calculated datum
on page 312) and saves the actual values in the Q parameters
listed below.
5 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the datum in the touch
probe axis in a separate probing.

Parameter number Meaning

Q166 Actual value of measured ridge width

Q157 Actual value of the centerline

Please note while programming:

Danger of collision!
To prevent a collision between touch probe and
workpiece, enter a high estimate for the ridge width.
Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a
tool call to define the touch probe axis.

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15.3 DATUM RIDGE CENTER (Cycle 409, DIN/ISO: G409)
Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q321 (absolute): Center of the
ridge in the reference axis of the working plane. Input SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
+
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Y Q320
U Center in 2nd axis Q322 (absolute): Center of the
ridge in the minor axis of the working plane. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Width of ridge Q311 (incremental): Width of the

Q311
ridge, regardless of its position in the working plane. Q322
Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Measuring axis (1=1st axis / 2=2nd axis) Q272: Axis
in which the measurement is to be made:
1: Reference axis = measuring axis
2: Minor axis = measuring axis X
Q321
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Z
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
Q260
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch Q261
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Number in table Q305: Enter the number in the
datum/preset table in which the TNC is to save the X
coordinates of the ridge center. If you enter Q305=0,
the TNC automatically sets the display so that the
new datum is on the slot center. Input range 0 to
2999
U New datum Q405 (absolute): Coordinate in the
measuring axis at which the TNC should set the
calculated ridge center. Default setting = 0. Input
range: -99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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15.3 DATUM RIDGE CENTER (Cycle 409, DIN/ISO: G409)

U Measured-value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify
whether the determined datum is to be saved in the
datum table or in the preset table: 5 TCH PROBE 409 SLOT CENTER RIDGE
0: Write determined datum in the active datum table. Q321=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
The reference system is the active workpiece
coordinate system. Q322=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
1: Write determined datum in the preset table. The Q311=25 ;RIDGE WIDTH
reference system is the machine coordinate system
(REF system). Q272=1 ;MEASURING AXIS
U Probe in TS axis Q381: Specify whether the TNC Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
should also set the datum in the touch probe axis: Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
0: Do not set datum in the touch probe axis
1: Set datum in the touch probe axis Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT

U Probe TS axis: Coord. 1st axis Q382 (absolute): Q305=10 ;NO. IN TABLE
Coordinate of the probe point in the reference axis of Q405=+0 ;DATUM
the working plane at which point the reference point
is to be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
Q381 = 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q381=1 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 2nd axis Q383 (absolute): Q382=+85 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS
Coordinate of the probe point in the minor axis of the
Q383=+50 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS
working plane at which point the reference point is to
be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381 Q384=+0 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS
= 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q333=+1 ;DATUM
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 3rd axis Q384 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the touch probe axis,
at which point the reference point is to be set in the
touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381 = 1. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U New datum in TS axis Q333 (absolute):
Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the
TNC should set the datum. Default setting = 0.
Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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15.4 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF RECTANGLE (Cycle 410, DIN/ISO: G410)
15.4 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF
RECTANGLE (Cycle 410,
DIN/ISO: G410)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 410 finds the center of a rectangular pocket and
defines its center as datum. If desired, the TNC can also enter the
coordinates into a datum table or the preset table.
Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the
4
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe
table. 1 3
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and 2
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F).
3 Then the touch probe moves either paraxially at the measuring
height or linearly at the clearance height to the next starting point
2 and probes the second touch point. X
4 The TNC positions the probe to starting point 3 and then to starting
point 4 to probe the third and fourth touch points.
5 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
processes the determined datum depending on the cycle
parameters Q303 and Q305 (see Saving the calculated datum
on page 312).
6 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the datum in the touch
probe axis in a separate probing and saves the actual values in the
following Q parameters.

Parameter number Meaning

Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis

Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis

Q154 Actual value of length in the reference

axis

Q155 Actual value of length in the minor axis

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 15.4 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF RECTANGLE (Cycle 410, DIN/ISO: G410)
Please note while programming:

Danger of collision!
To prevent a collision between touch probe and
workpiece, enter low estimates for the lengths of the 1st
and 2nd sides.
If the dimensions of the pocket and the safety clearance
do not permit pre-positioning in the proximity of the touch
points, the TNC always starts probing from the center of
the pocket. In this case the touch probe does not return to
the clearance height between the four measuring points.
Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a
tool call to define the touch probe axis.

Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q321 (absolute): Center of the
pocket in the reference axis of the working plane.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Y Q323
U Center in 2nd axis Q322 (absolute): Center of the
pocket in the minor axis of the working plane. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U First side length Q323 (incremental): Pocket length,

Q324
parallel to the reference axis of the working plane. Q322
SET_UP
Input range 0 to 99999.9999 (TCHPROBE.TP)
+
U 2nd side length Q324 (incremental): Pocket length, Q320
parallel to the minor axis of the working plane. Input
range 0 to 99999.9999
X
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis Q261 Q321
(absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip center (= touch
point) in the touch probe axis in which the
measurement is to be made. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional Z
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the Q260
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q261

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15.4 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF RECTANGLE (Cycle 410, DIN/ISO: G410)
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring
points
U Datum number in table Q305: Enter the number in
the datum/preset table in which the TNC is to save
the coordinates of the pocket center. If you enter
Q305=0, the TNC automatically sets the display so
that the new datum is at the center of the pocket.
Input range 0 to 2999
U New datum for reference axis Q331 (absolute):
Coordinate in the reference axis at which the TNC
should set the pocket center. Default setting = 0.
Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U New datum for minor axis Q332 (absolute):
Coordinate in the minor axis at which the TNC should
set the pocket center. Default setting = 0. Input
range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Measured-value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify
whether the determined datum is to be saved in the
datum table or in the preset table:
-1: Do not use. Is entered by the TNC when old
programs are read in (see Saving the calculated
datum on page 312).
0: Write determined datum in the active datum table.
The reference system is the active workpiece
coordinate system.
1: Write determined datum in the preset table. The
reference system is the machine coordinate system
(REF system).

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15.4 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF RECTANGLE (Cycle 410, DIN/ISO: G410)

U Probe in TS axis Q381: Specify whether the TNC
should also set the datum in the touch probe axis:
0: Do not set datum in the touch probe axis 5 TCH PROBE 410 DATUM INSIDE RECTAN.
1: Set datum in the touch probe axis Q321=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 1st axis Q382 (absolute): Q322=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Coordinate of the probe point in the reference axis of
the working plane at which point the reference point Q323=60 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH
is to be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q324=20 ;2ND SIDE LENGTH
Q381 = 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 2nd axis Q383 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the minor axis of the Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
working plane at which point the reference point is to Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381
= 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
Q305=10 ;NO. IN TABLE
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 3rd axis Q384 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the touch probe axis, Q331=+0 ;DATUM
at which point the reference point is to be set in the
Q332=+0 ;DATUM
touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381 = 1. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
U New datum in TS axis Q333 (absolute): Q381=1 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS
Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the Q382=+85 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS
TNC should set the datum. Default setting = 0.
Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q383=+50 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q384=+0 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q333=+1 ;DATUM

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15.5 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF RECTANGLE (Cycle 411, DIN/ISO: G411)
15.5 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF
RECTANGLE (Cycle 411,
DIN/ISO: G411)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 411 finds the center of a rectangular stud and
defines its center as datum. If desired, the TNC can also enter the
coordinates into a datum table or the preset table. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing 4
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe
table. 1 3
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F).
2
3 Then the touch probe moves either paraxially at the measuring
height or linearly at the clearance height to the next starting point X
2 and probes the second touch point.
4 The TNC positions the probe to starting point 3 and then to starting
point 4 to probe the third and fourth touch points.
5 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
processes the determined datum depending on the cycle
parameters Q303 and Q305 (see Saving the calculated datum
on page 312).
6 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the datum in the touch
probe axis in a separate probing and saves the actual values in the
following Q parameters.

Parameter number Meaning

Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis

Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis

Q154 Actual value of length in the reference

axis

Q155 Actual value of length in the minor axis

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 15.5 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF RECTANGLE (Cycle 411, DIN/ISO: G411)
Please note while programming:

Danger of collision!
To prevent a collision between the touch probe and
workpiece, enter high estimates for the lengths of the 1st
and 2nd sides.
Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a
tool call to define the touch probe axis.

Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q321 (absolute): Center of the stud
in the reference axis of the working plane. Input range SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
+
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Y Q323 Q320
U Center in 2nd axis Q322 (absolute): Center of the
stud in the minor axis of the working plane. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U First side length Q323 (incremental): Stud length,

Q324
parallel to the reference axis of the working plane Q322
Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U 2nd side length Q324 (incremental): Stud length,
parallel to the minor axis of the working plane. Input
range 0 to 99999.9999
X
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis Q261 Q321
(absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip center (= touch
point) in the touch probe axis in which the
measurement is to be made. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional Z
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the Q260
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range Q261
99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring
points
U Datum number in table Q305: Enter the datum
number in the table in which the TNC is to save the
coordinates of the pocket center. If you enter
Q305=0, the TNC automatically sets the display so
that the new datum is on the stud center. Input range
0 to 2999
U New datum for reference axis Q331 (absolute):
Coordinate in the reference axis at which the TNC
should set the stud center. Default setting = 0. Input
range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U New datum for minor axis Q332 (absolute):
Coordinate in the minor axis at which the TNC should
set the stud center. Default setting = 0. Input range:
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Measured-value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify
whether the determined datum is to be saved in the
datum table or in the preset table:
-1: Do not use. Is entered by the TNC when old
programs are read in (see Saving the calculated
datum on page 312).
0: Write determined datum in the active datum table.
The reference system is the active workpiece
coordinate system.
1: Write determined datum in the preset table. The
reference system is the machine coordinate system
(REF system).

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 Example: NC blocks

15.5 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF RECTANGLE (Cycle 411, DIN/ISO: G411)

U Probe in TS axis Q381: Specify whether the TNC
should also set the datum in the touch probe axis:
0: Do not set datum in the touch probe axis 5 TCH PROBE 411 DATUM OUTS. RECTAN.
1: Set datum in the touch probe axis Q321=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 1st axis Q382 (absolute): Q322=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Coordinate of the probe point in the reference axis of
the working plane at which point the reference point Q323=60 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH
is to be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q324=20 ;2ND SIDE LENGTH
Q381 = 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 2nd axis Q383 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the minor axis of the Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
working plane at which point the reference point is to Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381
= 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
Q305=0 ;NO. IN TABLE
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 3rd axis Q384 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the touch probe axis, Q331=+0 ;DATUM
at which point the reference point is to be set in the
Q332=+0 ;DATUM
touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381 = 1. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
U New datum in TS axis Q333 (absolute): Q381=1 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS
Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the Q382=+85 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS
TNC should set the datum. Default setting = 0.
Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q383=+50 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q384=+0 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q333=+1 ;DATUM

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15.6 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF CIRCLE (Cycle 412, DIN/ISO: G412)
15.6 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF
CIRCLE (Cycle 412, DIN/ISO:
G412)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 412 finds the center of a circular pocket (or of a
hole) and defines its center as datum. If desired, the TNC can also
enter the coordinates into a datum table or the preset table. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the 2
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe 3 1
table.
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and 4
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F). The
TNC derives the probing direction automatically from the
programmed starting angle.
X
3 Then the touch probe moves in a circular arc either at measuring
height or at clearance height to the next starting point 2 and probes
the second touch point.
4 The TNC positions the probe to starting point 3 and then to starting
point 4 to probe the third and fourth touch points.
5 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
processes the determined datum depending on the cycle
parameters Q303 and Q305 (see Saving the calculated datum
on page 312) and saves the actual values in the Q parameters
listed below.
6 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the datum in the touch
probe axis in a separate probing.

Parameter number Meaning

Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis

Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis

Q153 Actual value of diameter

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 15.6 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF CIRCLE (Cycle 412, DIN/ISO: G412)
Please note while programming:

Danger of collision!
To prevent a collision between the touch probe and the
workpiece, enter a low estimate for the nominal diameter
of the pocket (or hole).
If the dimensions of the pocket and the safety clearance
do not permit pre-positioning in the proximity of the touch
points, the TNC always starts probing from the center of
the pocket. In this case the touch probe does not return to
the clearance height between the four measuring points.
The smaller the angle increment Q247, the less accurately
the TNC can calculate the datum. Minimum input value: 5
Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a
tool call to define the touch probe axis.

Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q321 (absolute): Center of the
pocket in the reference axis of the working plane.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Y
U Center in 2nd axis Q322 (absolute): Center of the
pocket in the minor axis of the working plane. If you
program Q322 = 0, the TNC aligns the hole center to Q247
the positive Y axis. If you program Q322 not equal to Q325

Q262
0, then the TNC aligns the hole center to the nominal Q322
position. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Nominal diameter Q262: Approximate diameter of
the circular pocket (or hole). Enter a value that is more
likely to be too small than too large. Input range 0 to
99999.9999 X
Q321
U Starting angle Q325 (absolute): Angle between the
reference axis of the working plane and the first touch
point. Input range 360.0000 to 360.0000
U Stepping angle Q247 (incremental): Angle between
two measuring points. The algebraic sign of the
stepping angle determines the direction of rotation
(negative = clockwise) in which the touch probe
moves to the next measuring point. If you wish to
probe a circular arc instead of a complete circle, then
program the stepping angle to be less than 90. Input
range 120.0000 to 120.0000

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U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip Z
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional Q260
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999 Q261
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP) X
+
Q320
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring
points
U Datum number in table Q305: Enter the number in
the datum/preset table in which the TNC is to save
the coordinates of the pocket center. If you enter
Q305=0, the TNC automatically sets the display so
that the new datum is at the center of the pocket.
Input range 0 to 2999
U New datum for reference axis Q331 (absolute):
Coordinate in the reference axis at which the TNC
should set the pocket center. Default setting = 0.
Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U New datum for minor axis Q332 (absolute):
Coordinate in the minor axis at which the TNC should
set the pocket center. Default setting = 0. Input
range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Measured-value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify
whether the determined datum is to be saved in the
datum table or in the preset table:
-1: Do not use. Is entered by the TNC when old
programs are read in (see Saving the calculated
datum on page 312).
0: Write determined datum in the active datum table.
The reference system is the active workpiece
coordinate system.
1: Write determined datum in the preset table. The
reference system is the machine coordinate system
(REF system).

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 Example: NC blocks

15.6 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF CIRCLE (Cycle 412, DIN/ISO: G412)

U Probe in TS axis Q381: Specify whether the TNC
should also set the datum in the touch probe axis:
0: Do not set datum in the touch probe axis 5 TCH PROBE 412 DATUM INSIDE CIRCLE
1: Set datum in the touch probe axis Q321=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 1st axis Q382 (absolute): Q322=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Coordinate of the probe point in the reference axis of
the working plane at which point the reference point Q262=75 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER
is to be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q325=+0 ;STARTING ANGLE
Q381 = 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q247=+60 ;STEPPING ANGLE
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 2nd axis Q383 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the minor axis of the Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
working plane at which point the reference point is to Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381
= 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 3rd axis Q384 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the touch probe axis, Q305=12 ;NO. IN TABLE
at which point the reference point is to be set in the
Q331=+0 ;DATUM
touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381 = 1. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q332=+0 ;DATUM
U New datum in TS axis Q333 (absolute): Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the Q381=1 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS
TNC should set the datum. Default setting = 0.
Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q382=+85 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS
U No. of measuring points (4/3) Q423: Specify Q383=+50 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS
whether the TNC should measure the hole with 4 or Q384=+0 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS
3 probing points:
4: Use 4 measuring points (standard setting) Q333=+1 ;DATUM
3: Use 3 measuring points Q423=4 ;NO. OF MEAS. POINTS
U Type of traverse? Line=0/Arc=1 Q365: Definition of Q365=1 ;TYPE OF TRAVERSE
the path function with which the tool is to move
between the measuring points if traverse to
clearance height (Q301=1) is active.
0: Move between operations on a straight line
1: Move between operations on the pitch circle

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15.7 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF CIRCLE (Cycle 413, DIN/ISO: G413)
15.7 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF
CIRCLE (Cycle 413, DIN/ISO:
G413)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 413 finds the center of a circular stud and defines
it as datum. If desired, the TNC can also enter the coordinates into a
datum table or the preset table. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from 2
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe 3 1
table.
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F). The
TNC derives the probing direction automatically from the 4
programmed starting angle.
X
3 Then the touch probe moves in a circular arc either at measuring
height or at clearance height to the next starting point 2 and probes
the second touch point.
4 The TNC positions the probe to starting point 3 and then to starting
point 4 to probe the third and fourth touch points.
5 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
processes the determined datum depending on the cycle
parameters Q303 and Q305 (see Saving the calculated datum
on page 312) and saves the actual values in the Q parameters
listed below.
6 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the datum in the touch
probe axis in a separate probing.

Parameter number Meaning

Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis

Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis

Q153 Actual value of diameter

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 15.7 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF CIRCLE (Cycle 413, DIN/ISO: G413)
Please note while programming:

Danger of collision!
To prevent a collision between touch probe and
workpiece, enter a high estimate for the nominal diameter
of the stud.
Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a
tool call to define the touch probe axis.
The smaller the angle increment Q247, the less
accurately the TNC can calculate the datum. Minimum
input value: 5.

Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q321 (absolute): Center of the stud
in the reference axis of the working plane. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Y
U Center in 2nd axis Q322 (absolute): Center of the
stud in the minor axis of the working plane. If you Q247
program Q322 = 0, the TNC aligns the hole center to
the positive Y axis. If you program Q322 not equal to Q325

Q262
0, then the TNC aligns the hole center to the nominal Q322
position. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Nominal diameter Q262: Approximate diameter of
the stud. Enter a value that is more likely to be too
large than too small. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Starting angle Q325 (absolute): Angle between the
X
Q321
reference axis of the working plane and the first touch
point. Input range 360.0000 to 360.0000
U Stepping angle Q247 (incremental): Angle
between two measuring points. The algebraic sign
of the stepping angle determines the direction of
rotation (- = clockwise) in which the touch probe
moves to the next measuring point. If you wish to
probe a circular arc instead of a complete circle,
then program the stepping angle to be less than
90. Input range 120.0000 to 120.0000

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U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in Z
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q260
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range Q261
0 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP) X
+
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of Q320
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring
points
U Datum number in table Q305: Enter the datum
number in the table in which the TNC is to save the
coordinates of the pocket center. If you enter
Q305=0, the TNC automatically sets the display so
that the new datum is on the stud center. Input range
0 to 2999
U New datum for reference axis Q331 (absolute):
Coordinate in the reference axis at which the TNC
should set the stud center. Default setting = 0. Input
range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U New datum for minor axis Q332 (absolute):
Coordinate in the minor axis at which the TNC should
set the stud center. Default setting = 0. Input range:
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Measured-value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify
whether the determined datum is to be saved in the
datum table or in the preset table:
-1: Do not use. Is entered by the TNC when old
programs are read in (see Saving the calculated
datum on page 312).
0: Write determined datum in the active datum table.
The reference system is the active workpiece
coordinate system.
1: Write determined datum in the preset table. The
reference system is the machine coordinate system
(REF system).

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 Example: NC blocks

15.7 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF CIRCLE (Cycle 413, DIN/ISO: G413)

U Probe in TS axis Q381: Specify whether the TNC
should also set the datum in the touch probe axis:
0: Do not set datum in the touch probe axis 5 TCH PROBE 413 DATUM OUTSIDE CIRCLE
1: Set datum in the touch probe axis Q321=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 1st axis Q382 (absolute): Q322=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Coordinate of the probe point in the reference axis of
the working plane at which point the reference point Q262=75 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER
is to be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q325=+0 ;STARTING ANGLE
Q381 = 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q247=+60 ;STEPPING ANGLE
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 2nd axis Q383 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the minor axis of the Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
working plane at which point the reference point is to Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381
= 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 3rd axis Q384 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the touch probe axis, Q305=15 ;NO. IN TABLE
at which point the reference point is to be set in the
Q331=+0 ;DATUM
touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381 = 1. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q332=+0 ;DATUM
U New datum in TS axis Q333 (absolute): Coordinate Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
in the touch probe axis at which the TNC should set Q381=1 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS
the datum. Basic setting = 0
Q382=+85 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS
U No. of measuring points (4/3) Q423: Specify
whether the TNC should measure the stud with 4 or Q383=+50 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS
3 probing points: Q384=+0 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS
4: Use 4 measuring points (standard setting)
3: Use 3 measuring points Q333=+1 ;DATUM

U Type of traverse? Line=0/Arc=1 Q365: Definition of Q423=4 ;NO. OF MEAS. POINTS

the path function with which the tool is to move Q365=1 ;TYPE OF TRAVERSE
between the measuring points if traverse to
clearance height (Q301=1) is active.
0: Move between operations on a straight line
1: Move between operations on the pitch circle

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15.8 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF CORNER (Cycle 414, DIN/ISO: G414)
15.8 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF
CORNER (Cycle 414, DIN/ISO:
G414)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 414 finds the intersection of two lines and defines
it as the datum. If desired, the TNC can also enter the intersection into
a datum table or preset table. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the first touch point 1 (see
figure at upper right). The TNC offsets the touch probe by the 4
safety clearance in the direction opposite the respective traverse
direction. 3
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F). The
TNC derives the probing direction automatically from the 2
1
programmed 3rd measuring point.
X
3 Then the touch probe moves to the next starting position 2 and
probes the second position.
4 The TNC positions the probe to starting point 3 and then to starting
point 4 to probe the third and fourth touch points.
5 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and Y Y

processes the determined datum depending on the cycle

parameters Q303 and Q305 (see Saving the calculated datum
on page 312) and saves the coordinates of the determined corner
in the Q parameters listed below 3 3
A B
6 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the datum in the touch
probe axis in a separate probing. 1 2 X 2 1 X

Parameter number Meaning Y Y

2 1 1 2
Q151 Actual value of corner in reference axis C D
3 3
Q152 Actual value of corner in minor axis

X X

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 15.8 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF CORNER (Cycle 414, DIN/ISO: G414)
Please note while programming:

Y Y
Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a
tool call to define the touch probe axis.
The TNC always measures the first line in the direction of
the minor axis of the working plane. 3 3
A B

By defining the positions of the measuring points 1 and 3 1 2 2 1

X X
you also determine the corner at which the TNC sets the
datum (see figure at right and table at lower right). Y Y
2 1 1 2
C D
Corner X coordinate Y coordinate 3 3
A Point 1 greater than Point 1 less than point 3
point 3
X X
B Point 1 less than point 3 Point 1 less than point 3

C Point 1 less than point 3 Point 1 greater than point 3

D Point 1 greater than Point 1 greater than point 3

point 3

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15.8 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF CORNER (Cycle 414, DIN/ISO: G414)
Cycle parameters
U 1st meas. point 1st axis Q263 (absolute): Coordinate
of the first touch point in the reference axis of the SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
+
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to Y Q320
99999.9999
Q296

Q327
U 1st meas. point 2nd axis Q264 (absolute):
Coordinate of the first touch point in the minor axis of
the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
Q297 Q264
U Spacing in 1st axis Q326 (incremental): Distance
between the first and second measuring points in the
reference axis of the working plane. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
Q326
U 3rd meas. point 1st axis Q296 (absolute): Coordinate X
of the third touch point in the reference axis of the Q263
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U 3rd meas. point 2nd axis Q297 (absolute):
Coordinate of the third touch point in the minor axis of
the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to Y
99999.9999
U Spacing in 2nd axis Q327 (incremental): Distance Q260
between third and fourth measuring points in the
minor axis of the working plane. Input range 0 to Q261
99999.9999
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 X
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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 15.8 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF CORNER (Cycle 414, DIN/ISO: G414)
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring
points
U Execute basic rotation Q304: Definition of whether
the TNC should compensate workpiece misalignment
with a basic rotation:
0: No basic rotation
1: Basic rotation
U Datum number in table Q305: Enter the datum
number in the datum or preset table in which the TNC
is to save the coordinates of the corner. If you enter
Q305=0, the TNC automatically sets the display so
that the new datum is on the corner. Input range 0 to
2999
U New datum for reference axis Q331 (absolute):
Coordinate in the reference axis at which the TNC
should set the corner. Default setting = 0. Input
range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U New datum for minor axis Q332 (absolute):
Coordinate in the minor axis at which the TNC should
set the calculated corner. Default setting = 0. Input
range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Measured-value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify
whether the determined datum is to be saved in the
datum table or in the preset table:
-1: Do not use. Is entered by the TNC when old
programs are read in (see Saving the calculated
datum on page 312).
0: Write determined datum in the active datum table.
The reference system is the active workpiece
coordinate system.
1: Write determined datum in the preset table. The
reference system is the machine coordinate system
(REF system).

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 Example: NC blocks
15.8 DATUM FROM OUTSIDE OF CORNER (Cycle 414, DIN/ISO: G414)
U Probe in TS axis Q381: Specify whether the TNC
should also set the datum in the touch probe axis:
0: Do not set datum in the touch probe axis 5 TCH PROBE 414 DATUM INSIDE CORNER
1: Set datum in the touch probe axis Q263=+37 ;1ST POINT 1ST AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 1st axis Q382 (absolute): Q264=+7 ;1ST POINT 2ND AXIS
Coordinate of the probe point in the reference axis of
the working plane at which point the reference point Q326=50 ;SPACING IN 1ST AXIS
is to be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q296=+95 ;3RD POINT 1ST AXIS
Q381 = 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q297=+25 ;3RD POINT 2ND AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 2nd axis Q383 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the minor axis of the Q327=45 ;SPACING IN 2ND AXIS
working plane at which point the reference point is to Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381
= 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 3rd axis Q384 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the touch probe axis, Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
at which point the reference point is to be set in the
Q304=0 ;BASIC ROTATION
touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381 = 1. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q305=7 ;NO. IN TABLE
U New datum in TS axis Q333 (absolute): Q331=+0 ;DATUM
Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the Q332=+0 ;DATUM
TNC should set the datum. Default setting = 0.
Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
Q381=1 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS
Q382=+85 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q383=+50 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q384=+0 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q333=+1 ;DATUM

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 15.9 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF CORNER (Cycle 415, DIN/ISO: G415)
15.9 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF
CORNER (Cycle 415, DIN/ISO:
G415)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 415 finds the intersection of two lines and defines
it as the datum. If desired, the TNC can also enter the intersection into
a datum table or preset table. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the first touch point 1 (see 4
figure at upper right) that you have defined in the cycle. The TNC
offsets the touch probe by the safety clearance in the direction
opposite the respective traverse direction. 3
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and 1 2
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F). The
probing direction is derived from the number by which you identify
the corner.
X
3 Then the touch probe moves to the next starting position 2 and
probes the second position.
4 The TNC positions the probe to starting point 3 and then to starting
point 4 to probe the third and fourth touch points.
5 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
processes the determined datum depending on the cycle
parameters Q303 and Q305 (see Saving the calculated datum
on page 312) and saves the coordinates of the determined corner
in the Q parameters listed below
6 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the datum in the touch
probe axis in a separate probing.
Parameter number Meaning
Q151 Actual value of corner in reference axis

Q152 Actual value of corner in minor axis

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15.9 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF CORNER (Cycle 415, DIN/ISO: G415)
Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.
The TNC always measures the first line in the direction of
the minor axis of the working plane.

Cycle parameters
U 1st meas. point 1st axis Q263 (absolute): Coordinate
of the first touch point in the reference axis of the SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
Y +
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to Q320
99999.9999
U 1st meas. point 2nd axis Q264 (absolute):
Coordinate of the first touch point in the minor axis of Q308=4 Q308=3
the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999

Q327
U Spacing in 1st axis Q326 (incremental): Distance Q308=1 Q308=2
between the first and second measuring points in the
reference axis of the working plane. Input range 0 to Q264
99999.9999
Q326
U Spacing in 2nd axis Q327 (incremental): Distance X
between third and fourth measuring points in the Q263
minor axis of the working plane. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Corner Q308: Number identifying the corner which
the TNC is to set as datum. Input range 1 to 4
Z
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
Q260
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320 Q261
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the X
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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 15.9 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF CORNER (Cycle 415, DIN/ISO: G415)
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring
points
U Execute basic rotation Q304: Definition of whether
the TNC should compensate workpiece misalignment
with a basic rotation:
0: No basic rotation
1: Basic rotation
U Datum number in table Q305: Enter the datum
number in the datum or preset table in which the TNC
is to save the coordinates of the corner. If you enter
Q305=0, the TNC automatically sets the display so
that the new datum is on the corner. Input range 0 to
2999
U New datum for reference axis Q331 (absolute):
Coordinate in the reference axis at which the TNC
should set the corner. Default setting = 0. Input
range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U New datum for minor axis Q332 (absolute):
Coordinate in the minor axis at which the TNC should
set the calculated corner. Default setting = 0. Input
range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Measured-value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify
whether the determined datum is to be saved in the
datum table or in the preset table:
-1: Do not use. Is entered by the TNC when old
programs are read in (see Saving the calculated
datum on page 312).
0: Write determined datum in the active datum table.
The reference system is the active workpiece
coordinate system.
1: Write determined datum in the preset table. The
reference system is the machine coordinate system
(REF system).

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 Example: NC blocks
15.9 DATUM FROM INSIDE OF CORNER (Cycle 415, DIN/ISO: G415)
U Probe in TS axis Q381: Specify whether the TNC
should also set the datum in the touch probe axis:
0: Do not set datum in the touch probe axis 5 TCH PROBE 415 DATUM OUTSIDE CORNER
1: Set datum in the touch probe axis Q263=+37 ;1ST POINT 1ST AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 1st axis Q382 (absolute): Q264=+7 ;1ST POINT 2ND AXIS
Coordinate of the probe point in the reference axis of
the working plane at which point the reference point Q326=50 ;SPACING IN 1ST AXIS
is to be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q296=+95 ;3RD POINT 1ST AXIS
Q381 = 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q297=+25 ;3RD POINT 2ND AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 2nd axis Q383 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the minor axis of the Q327=45 ;SPACING IN 2ND AXIS
working plane at which point the reference point is to Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381
= 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 3rd axis Q384 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the touch probe axis, Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
at which point the reference point is to be set in the
Q304=0 ;BASIC ROTATION
touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381 = 1. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q305=7 ;NO. IN TABLE
U New datum in TS axis Q333 (absolute): Q331=+0 ;DATUM
Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the Q332=+0 ;DATUM
TNC should set the datum. Default setting = 0.
Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
Q381=1 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS
Q382=+85 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q383=+50 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q384=+0 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q333=+1 ;DATUM

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 15.10 DATUM CIRCLE CENTER (Cycle 416, DIN/ISO: G416)
15.10 DATUM CIRCLE CENTER
(Cycle 416, DIN/ISO: G416)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 416 finds the center of a bolt hole circle and
defines its center as datum. If desired, the TNC can also enter the
coordinates into a datum table or the preset table. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
1
column FMAX) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the center of the first hole 1.
2 Then the probe moves to the entered measuring height and 2
probes four points to find the first hole center.
3 The touch probe returns to the clearance height and then to the
position entered as center of the second hole 2.
4 The TNC moves the touch probe to the entered measuring height 3
and probes four points to find the second hole center.
5 The touch probe returns to the clearance height and then to the X
position entered as center of the third hole 3.
6 The TNC moves the touch probe to the entered measuring height
and probes four points to find the third hole center.
7 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
processes the determined datum depending on the cycle
parameters Q303 and Q305 (see Saving the calculated datum
on page 312) and saves the actual values in the Q parameters
listed below.
8 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the datum in the touch
probe axis in a separate probing.
Parameter number Meaning
Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis

Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis

Q153 Actual value of bolt hole circle diameter

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15.10 DATUM CIRCLE CENTER (Cycle 416, DIN/ISO: G416)
Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.

Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q273 (absolute): Bolt hole circle
center (nominal value) in the reference axis of the
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to Y
99999.9999
Q291
U Center in 2nd axis Q274 (absolute): Bolt hole circle
center (nominal value) in the minor axis of the working

Q292
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q274 62
U Nominal diameter Q262: Enter the approximate bolt Q2
hole circle diameter. The smaller the hole diameter,
the more exact the nominal diameter must be. Input
range 0 to 99999.9999
U Angle of 1st hole Q291 (absolute): Polar coordinate Q293
angle of the first hole center in the working plane.
X
Q273
Input range 360.0000 to 360.0000
U Angle of 2nd hole Q292 (absolute): Polar coordinate
angle of the second hole center in the working plane.
Input range 360.0000 to 360.0000
U Angle of 3rd hole Q293 (absolute): Polar coordinate Y
angle of the third hole center in the working plane.
Input range 360.0000 to 360.0000
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range X
99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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 15.10 DATUM CIRCLE CENTER (Cycle 416, DIN/ISO: G416)
U Datum number in table Q305: Enter the number in
the datum or preset table in which the TNC is to save
the coordinates of the bolt-hole circle center. If you
enter Q305=0, the TNC automatically sets the display
so that the new datum is on the bolt hole center.
Input range 0 to 2999
U New datum for reference axis Q331 (absolute):
Coordinate in the reference axis at which the TNC
should set the bolt-hole center. Default setting = 0.
Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U New datum for minor axis Q332 (absolute):
Coordinate in the minor axis at which the TNC should
set the bolt-hole center. Default setting = 0. Input
range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Measured-value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify
whether the determined datum is to be saved in the
datum table or in the preset table:
-1: Do not use. Is entered by the TNC when old
programs are read in (see Saving the calculated
datum on page 312).
0: Write determined datum in the active datum table.
The reference system is the active workpiece
coordinate system.
1: Write determined datum in the preset table. The
reference system is the machine coordinate system
(REF system).

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 Example: NC blocks
15.10 DATUM CIRCLE CENTER (Cycle 416, DIN/ISO: G416)
U Probe in TS axis Q381: Specify whether the TNC
should also set the datum in the touch probe axis:
0: Do not set datum in the touch probe axis 5 TCH PROBE 416 DATUM CIRCLE CENTER
1: Set datum in the touch probe axis Q273=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 1st axis Q382 (absolute): Q274=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Coordinate of the probe point in the reference axis of
the working plane at which point the reference point Q262=90 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER
is to be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q291=+34 ;ANGLE OF 1ST HOLE
Q381 = 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q292=+70 ;ANGLE OF 2ND HOLE
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 2nd axis Q383 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the minor axis of the Q293=+210 ;ANGLE OF 3RD HOLE
working plane at which point the reference point is to Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381
= 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q305=12 ;NO. IN TABLE
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 3rd axis Q384 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the touch probe axis, Q331=+0 ;DATUM
at which point the reference point is to be set in the
Q332=+0 ;DATUM
touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381 = 1. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
U New datum in TS axis Q333 (absolute): Q381=1 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS
Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the Q382=+85 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS
TNC should set the datum. Default setting = 0.
Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q383=+50 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional Q384=+0 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320 Q333=+1 ;DATUM
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table), and is only
effective when the datum is probed in the touch Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
probe axis. Input range 0 to 99999.9999

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 15.11 DATUM IN TOUCH PROBE AXIS (Cycle 417, DIN/ISO: G417)
15.11 DATUM IN TOUCH PROBE AXIS
(Cycle 417, DIN/ISO: G417)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 417 measures any coordinate in the touch probe
axis and defines it as datum. If desired, the TNC can also enter the
measured coordinate in a datum table or preset table. Z
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the programmed starting
point 1. The TNC offsets the touch probe by the safety clearance Q260
in the positive direction of the touch probe axis.
2 Then the touch probe moves in its own axis to the coordinate
entered as starting point 1 and measures the actual position with
a simple probing movement.
3 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
processes the determined datum depending on the cycle X
parameters Q303 and Q305 (see Saving the calculated datum
on page 312) and saves the actual values in the Q parameters
listed below

Parameter number Meaning

Q160 Actual value of measured point

Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis. The TNC then sets
the datum in this axis.

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15.11 DATUM IN TOUCH PROBE AXIS (Cycle 417, DIN/ISO: G417)
Cycle parameters
U 1st meas. point 1st axis Q263 (absolute): Coordinate
of the first touch point in the reference axis of the
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999 Y
U 1st meas. point 2nd axis Q264 (absolute):
Coordinate of the first touch point in the minor axis of
the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999 1
Q264
U 1st meas. point 3rd axis Q294 (absolute): Coordinate
of the first touch point in the touch probe axis. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320 X
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range Q263
0 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch

SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range Z
99999.9999 to 99999.9999

Q320
U Datum number in table Q305: Enter the number in

+
the datum or preset table in which the TNC is to save
the coordinate. If you enter Q305=0, the TNC 1 Q260
automatically sets the display so that the new datum
is on the probed surface. Input range 0 to 2999
U New datum in TS axis Q333 (absolute): Coordinate
in the touch probe axis at which the TNC should set
the datum. Default setting = 0. Input range: Q294
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
X
U Measured-value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify
whether the determined datum is to be saved in the
datum table or in the preset table:
-1: Do not use. Is entered by the TNC when old
programs are read in (see Saving the calculated Example: NC blocks
datum on page 312).
0: Write determined datum in the active datum table. 5 TCH PROBE 417 DATUM IN TS AXIS
The reference system is the active workpiece Q263=+25 ;1ST POINT 1ST AXIS
coordinate system.
1: Write determined datum in the preset table. The Q264=+25 ;1ST POINT 2ND AXIS
reference system is the machine coordinate system Q294=+25 ;1ST POINT 3RD AXIS
(REF system).
Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q260=+50 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q305=0 ;NO. IN TABLE
Q333=+0 ;DATUM
Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER

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 15.12 DATUM AT CENTER OF 4 HOLES (Cycle 418, DIN/ISO: G418)
15.12 DATUM AT CENTER OF 4
HOLES (Cycle 418, DIN/ISO:
G418)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 418 calculates the intersection of the lines
connecting opposite holes and sets the datum at the intersection. If Y
desired, the TNC can also enter the intersection into a datum table or
preset table.
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
column FMAX) following the positioning logic (see Executing 4 3
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the center of the first hole 1.
2 Then the probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes four points to find the first hole center.
3 The touch probe returns to the clearance height and then to the 1 2
position entered as center of the second hole 2.
4 The TNC moves the touch probe to the entered measuring height
and probes four points to find the second hole center. X
5 The TNC repeats steps 3 and 4 for the holes 3 and 4.
6 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
processes the determined datum depending on the cycle
parameters Q303 and Q305 (see Saving the calculated datum
on page 312). The TNC calculates the datum as the intersection of
the lines connecting the centers of holes 1/3 and 2/4 and saves the
actual values in the Q parameters listed below.
7 If desired, the TNC subsequently measures the datum in the touch
probe axis in a separate probing.
Parameter number Meaning
Q151 Actual value of intersection point in
reference axis

Q152 Actual value of intersection point in

minor axis

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15.12 DATUM AT CENTER OF 4 HOLES (Cycle 418, DIN/ISO: G418)
Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.

Cycle parameters
U First center in 1st axis Q268 (absolute): center of
the 1st hole in the reference axis of the working Y Q318 Q316
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U First center in 2nd axis Q269 (absolute): center of
the 1st hole in the minor axis of the working plane. Q319 Q317
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U First center in 1st axis Q270 (absolute): center of
the 2nd hole in the reference axis of the working
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U First center in 2nd axis Q271 (absolute): center of Q269 Q271
the 2nd hole in the minor axis of the working plane.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
X
U First center in 1st axis Q316 (absolute): center of Q268 Q270
the 3rd hole in the reference axis of the working
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U 3rd center in 2nd axis Q317 (absolute): center of
the 3rd hole in the minor axis of the working plane.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Z
U 4th center in 1st axis Q318 (absolute): center of
the 4th hole in the reference axis of the working
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q260
U 4th center in 2nd axis Q319 (absolute): center of
the 4th hole in the minor axis of the working plane. Q261
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input X
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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 15.12 DATUM AT CENTER OF 4 HOLES (Cycle 418, DIN/ISO: G418)
U Datum number in table Q305: Enter the number in
the datum or preset table in which the TNC is to save
the coordinates of the line intersection. If you enter
Q305=0, the TNC automatically sets the display so
that the new datum is at the intersection of the
connecting lines. Input range 0 to 2999
U New datum for reference axis Q331 (absolute):
Coordinate in the reference axis at which the TNC
should set the calculated intersection of the
connecting lines. Default setting = 0. Input range:
-99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U New datum for minor axis Q332 (absolute):
Coordinate in the minor axis at which the TNC should
set the calculated intersection of the connecting
lines. Default setting = 0. Input range: -99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U Measured-value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify
whether the determined datum is to be saved in the
datum table or in the preset table:
-1: Do not use. Is entered by the TNC when old
programs are read in (see Saving the calculated
datum on page 312).
0: Write determined datum in the active datum table.
The reference system is the active workpiece
coordinate system.
1: Write determined datum in the preset table. The
reference system is the machine coordinate system
(REF system).

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 Example: NC blocks
15.12 DATUM AT CENTER OF 4 HOLES (Cycle 418, DIN/ISO: G418)
U Probe in TS axis Q381: Specify whether the TNC
should also set the datum in the touch probe axis:
0: Do not set datum in the touch probe axis 5 TCH PROBE 418 DATUM FROM 4 HOLES
1: Set datum in the touch probe axis Q268=+20 ;1ST CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 1st axis Q382 (absolute): Q269=+25 ;1ST CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Coordinate of the probe point in the reference axis of
the working plane at which point the reference point Q270=+150 ;2ND CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
is to be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q271=+25 ;2ND CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Q381 = 1.
Q316=+150 ;3RD CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 2nd axis Q383 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the minor axis of the Q317=+85 ;3RD CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
working plane at which point the reference point is to Q318=+22 ;4TH CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
be set in the touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381
= 1. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q319=+80 ;4TH CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
U Probe TS axis: Coord. 3rd axis Q384 (absolute):
Coordinate of the probe point in the touch probe axis, Q260=+10 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
at which point the reference point is to be set in the
Q305=12 ;NO. IN TABLE
touch probe axis. Only effective if Q381 = 1. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q331=+0 ;DATUM
U New datum in TS axis Q333 (absolute): Q332=+0 ;DATUM
Coordinate in the touch probe axis at which the Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
TNC should set the datum. Default setting = 0.
Input range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q381=1 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS
Q382=+85 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q383=+50 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q384=+0 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS
Q333=+0 ;DATUM

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 15.13 DATUM IN ONE AXIS (Cycle 419, DIN/ISO: G419)
15.13 DATUM IN ONE AXIS
(Cycle 419, DIN/ISO: G419)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 419 measures any coordinate in any axis and +
SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
defines it as datum. If desired, the TNC can also enter the measured Q267
coordinate in a datum table or preset table. +Q320
Y +
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from Q272=2
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the programmed starting
point 1. The TNC offsets the touch probe by the safety clearance
in the direction opposite the programmed probing direction. 1
Q264
2 Then the touch probe moves to the programmed measuring height
and measures the actual position with a simple probing
movement.
3 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
processes the determined datum depending on the cycle
parameters Q303 and Q305 (see Saving the calculated datum X
on page 312). Q263 Q272=1

Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.
If you use Cycle 419 several times in succession to save
the datum in more than one axis in the preset table, you
must activate the preset number last written to by Cycle
419 after every execution of Cycle 419 (this is not required
if you overwrite the active preset).

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15.13 DATUM IN ONE AXIS (Cycle 419, DIN/ISO: G419)
Cycle parameters
U 1st meas. point 1st axis Q263 (absolute): Coordinate +
SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
of the first touch point in the reference axis of the Q267
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to +Q320
99999.9999 Y +
Q272=2
U 1st meas. point 2nd axis Q264 (absolute):
Coordinate of the first touch point in the minor axis of
the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999 1
Q264
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
X
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional Q263 Q272=1
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
+
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch Z
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range Q272=3 Q267
99999.9999 to 99999.9999

U Measuring axis (1...3: 1=reference axis) Q272: Axis
Q260
in which the measurement is to be made: Q261 1
1: Reference axis = measuring axis
2: Minor axis = measuring axis
3: Touch probe axis = measuring axis

Axis assignment

Active touch probe

Corresponding
Corresponding
X
reference axis: Q272=1
axis: Q272= 3 minor axis: Q272 = 2
Q272 = 1
Z X Y

Y Z X

X Y Z

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 Example: NC blocks

15.13 DATUM IN ONE AXIS (Cycle 419, DIN/ISO: G419)

U Traverse direction Q267: Direction in which the
probe is to approach the workpiece:
-1: Negative traverse direction 5 TCH PROBE 419 DATUM IN ONE AXIS
+1: Positive traverse direction Q263=+25 ;1ST POINT 1ST AXIS
U Datum number in table Q305: Enter the number in Q264=+25 ;1ST POINT 2ND AXIS
the datum or preset table in which the TNC is to save
the coordinate. If you enter Q305=0, the TNC Q261=+25 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
automatically sets the display so that the new datum Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
is on the probed surface. Input range 0 to 2999
Q260=+50 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
U New datum Q333 (absolute): Coordinate at which the
TNC should set the datum. Default setting = 0. Input Q272=+1 ;MEASURING AXIS
range: 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q267=+1 ;TRAVERSE DIRECTION
U Measured-value transfer (0, 1) Q303: Specify Q305=0 ;NO. IN TABLE
whether the determined datum is to be saved in the
Q333=+0 ;DATUM
datum table or in the preset table:
-1: Do not use. See Saving the calculated datum on Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER
page 312
0: Write determined datum in the active datum table.
The reference system is the active workpiece
coordinate system.
1: Write determined datum in the preset table. The
reference system is the machine coordinate system
(REF system).

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15.13 DATUM IN ONE AXIS (Cycle 419, DIN/ISO: G419)
Example: Datum setting in center of a circular segment and on top surface of
workpiece

Y Y

25

30
X Z
25 25

0 BEGIN PGM CYC413 MM

1 TOOL CALL 69 Z Call tool 0 to define the touch probe axis

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 15.13 DATUM IN ONE AXIS (Cycle 419, DIN/ISO: G419)
2 TCH PROBE 413 DATUM OUTSIDE CIRCLE
Q321=+25 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS Center of circle: X coordinate
Q322=+25 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS Center of circle: Y coordinate
Q262=30 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER Circle diameter
Q325=+90 ;STARTING ANGLE Polar coordinate angle for 1st touch point
Q247=+45 ;STEPPING ANGLE Stepping angle for calculating the starting points 2 to 4
Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT Coordinate in the touch probe axis in which the measurement is
made
Q320=2 ;SETUP CLEARANCE Safety clearance in addition to SET_UP column
Q260=+10 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT Height in the touch probe axis at which the probe can traverse
without collision
Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE Do not move to clearance height between measuring points
Q305=0 ;NO. IN TABLE Set display
Q331=+0 ;DATUM Set the display in X to 0
Q332=+10 ;DATUM Set the display in Y to 10
Q303=+0 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER Without function, since display is to be set
Q381=1 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS Also set datum in the touch probe axis
Q382=+25 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS X coordinate of touch point
Q383=+25 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS Y coordinate of touch point
Q384=+25 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS Z coordinate of touch point
Q333=+0 ;DATUM Set the display in Z to 0
Q423=4 ;NO. OF MEAS. POINTS Measure circle with 4 probes
Q365=0 ;TYPE OF TRAVERSE Move circular path between measuring points
3 CALL PGM 35K47 Part program call
4 END PGM CYC413 MM

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15.13 DATUM IN ONE AXIS (Cycle 419, DIN/ISO: G419)
Example: Datum setting on top surface of workpiece and in center of a bolt hole circle

The measured bolt hole center shall be written in

the preset table so that it may be used at a later
time. Y Y

2
35

50
3

X Z
35 20

0 BEGIN PGM CYC416 MM

1 TOOL CALL 69 Z Call tool 0 to define the touch probe axis
2 TCH PROBE 417 DATUM IN TS AXIS Cycle definition for datum setting in the touch probe axis
Q263=+7.5 ;1ST POINT 1ST AXIS Touch point: X coordinate
Q264=+7.5 ;1ST POINT 2ND AXIS Touch point: Y coordinate
Q294=+25 ;1ST POINT 3RD AXIS Touch point: Z coordinate
Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE Safety clearance in addition to SET_UP column
Q260=+50 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT Height in the touch probe axis at which the probe can traverse
without collision
Q305=1 ;NO. IN TABLE Write Z coordinate in line 1
Q333=+0 ;DATUM Set touch-probe axis to 0
Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER In the preset table PRESET.PR, save the calculated datum
referenced to the machine-based coordinate system (REF system)

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 15.13 DATUM IN ONE AXIS (Cycle 419, DIN/ISO: G419)
3 TCH PROBE 416 DATUM CIRCLE CENTER
Q273=+35 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS Center of the bolt hole circle: X coordinate
Q274=+35 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS Center of the bolt hole circle: Y coordinate
Q262=50 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER Diameter of the bolt hole circle
Q291=+90 ;ANGLE OF 1ST HOLE Polar coordinate angle for 1st hole center 1
Q292=+180 ;ANGLE OF 2ND HOLE Polar coordinate angle for 2nd hole center 2
Q293=+270 ;ANGLE OF 3RD HOLE Polar coordinate angle for 3rd hole center 3
Q261=+15 ;MEASURING HEIGHT Coordinate in the touch probe axis in which the measurement is
made
Q260=+10 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT Height in the touch probe axis at which the probe can traverse
without collision
Q305=1 ;NO. IN TABLE Enter center of bolt hole circle (X and Y) in line 1
Q331=+0 ;DATUM
Q332=+0 ;DATUM
Q303=+1 ;MEAS. VALUE TRANSFER In the preset table PRESET.PR, save the calculated datum
referenced to the machine-based coordinate system (REF system)
Q381=0 ;PROBE IN TS AXIS Do not set a datum in the touch probe axis
Q382=+0 ;1ST CO. FOR TS AXIS No function
Q383=+0 ;2ND CO. FOR TS AXIS No function
Q384=+0 ;3RD CO. FOR TS AXIS No function
Q333=+0 ;DATUM No function
Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE Safety clearance in addition to SET_UP column
4 CYCL DEF 247 DATUM SETTING Activate new preset with Cycle 247
Q339=1 ;DATUM NUMBER
6 CALL PGM 35KLZ Part program call
7 END PGM CYC416 MM

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362
Touch Probe Cycles: Automatic Datum Setting
Touch Probe Cycles:
Automatic Workpiece
Inspection
16.1 Fundamentals
16.1 Fundamentals
Overview

Danger of collision!
When running touch probe cycles, no cycles must be
active for coordinate transformation (Cycle 7 DATUM,
Cycle 8 MIRROR IMAGE, Cycle 10 ROTATION, Cycles 11
and 26 SCALING and Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE or 3D-
ROT).

The TNC must be specially prepared by the machine tool

builder for the use of a 3-D touch probe.

The TNC offers twelve cycles for measuring workpieces

automatically.

Cycle Soft key Page

0 REFERENCE PLANE Measuring a Page 370
coordinate in a selectable axis

1 POLAR DATUM PLANE Measuring a Page 371

point in a probing direction

420 MEASURE ANGLE Measuring an Page 373

angle in the working plane

421 MEASURE HOLE Measuring the Page 376

position and diameter of a hole

422 MEAS. CIRCLE OUTSIDE Page 380

Measuring the position and diameter of
a circular stud

423 MEAS. RECTAN. INSIDE Measuring Page 384

the position, length and width of a
rectangular pocket

424 MEAS. RECTAN. OUTSIDE Page 388

Measuring the position, length and
width of a rectangular stud

425 MEASURE INSIDE WIDTH (2nd Page 392

soft-key row) Measuring slot width

426 MEASURE RIDGE WIDTH (2nd soft- Page 395

key row) Measuring the width of a ridge

427 MEASURE COORDINATE (2nd soft- Page 398

key level) Measuring any coordinate in a
selectable axis

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 16.1 Fundamentals
Cycle Soft key Page
430 MEAS. BOLT HOLE CIRC. (2nd soft- Page 401
key level) Measuring position and
diameter of a bolt hole circle

431 MEASURE PLANE (2nd soft-key Page 405

level) Measuring the A and B axis angles
of a plane

Recording the results of measurement

For all cycles in which you automatically measure workpieces (with
the exception of Cycles 0 and 1), you can have the TNC record the
measurement results. In the respective probing cycle you can define
if the TNC is to
Save the measuring log to a file.
Interrupt the program run and display the measuring log on the
screen.
Create no measuring log.
If you want to save the measuring log to a file, the TNC, by default,
saves the data as an ASCII file in the directory TNC:\..

Use the HEIDENHAIN data transfer software TNCremo if

you wish to output the measuring log via the data
interface.

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16.1 Fundamentals
Example: Measuring log for touch probe cycle 421:
Measuring log for Probing Cycle 421 Hole Measuring
Date: 30-06-2005
Time: 6:55:04
Measuring program: TNC:\GEH35712\CHECK1.H
Nominal values:Center in reference axis: 50.0000
Center in minor axis: 65.0000
Diameter: 12.0000
Given limit values:Maximum dimension for center in reference axis:
50.1000 Minimum limit for center in reference axis: 49.9000
Maximum limit for center in minor axis: 65.1000
Minimum limit for center in minor axis: 64.9000
Maximum dimension for hole: 12.0450
Minimum dimension for hole: 12.0000
Actual values:Center in reference axis: 50.0810
Center in minor axis: 64.9530
Diameter: 12.0259
Deviations:Center in reference axis: 0.0810
Center in minor axis: -0.0470
Diameter: 0.0259
Further measuring results: Measuring height: -5.0000
End of measuring log

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 16.1 Fundamentals
Measurement results in Q parameters
The TNC saves the measurement results of the respective touch
probe cycle in the globally effective Q parameters Q150 to Q160.
Deviations from the nominal value are saved in the parameters Q161
to Q166. Note the table of result parameters that are listed with every
cycle description.
During cycle definition the TNC also shows the result parameters for
the respective cycle in a help graphic (see figure at upper right). The
highlighted result parameter belongs to that input parameter.

Classification of results
For some cycles you can inquire the status of measuring results
through the globally effective Q parameters Q180 to Q182:

Class of results Parameter value

Measurement results are within tolerance Q180 = 1

Rework is required Q181 = 1

Scrap Q182 = 1

The TNC sets the rework or scrap marker as soon as one of the
measuring values falls outside of tolerance. To determine which of the
measuring results lies outside of tolerance, check the measuring log,
or compare the respective measuring results (Q150 to Q160) with
their limit values.
In Cycle 427 the TNC assumes that you are measuring an outside
dimension (stud). However, you can correct the status of the
measurement by entering the correct maximum and minimum
dimension together with the probing direction.

The TNC also sets the status markers if you have not
defined any tolerance values or maximum/minimum
dimensions.

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16.1 Fundamentals
Tolerance monitoring
For most of the cycles for workpiece inspection you can have the TNC
perform tolerance monitoring. This requires that you define the
necessary limit values during cycle definition. If you do not wish to
monitor for tolerances, simply leave the 0 (the default value) in the
monitoring parameters.

Tool monitoring
For some cycles for workpiece inspection you can have the TNC
perform tool monitoring. The TNC then monitors whether
The tool radius should be compensated because of the deviations
from the nominal value (values in Q16x).
The deviations from the nominal value (values in Q16x) are greater
than the tool breakage tolerance.

Tool compensation

This function works only:

If the tool table is active.
If tool monitoring is switched on in the cycle (enter a tool
name or Q330 unequal to 0). Select the tool name input
by soft key. The TNC no longer displays the right single
quotation mark.
If you perform several compensation measurements, the
TNC adds the respective measured deviation to the value
stored in the tool table.

The TNC always compensates the tool radius in the DR column of the
tool table, even if the measured deviation lies within the given
tolerance. You can inquire whether re-working is necessary via
Parameter Q181 in the NC program (Q181=1: must be reworked).
For Cycle 427:
If an axis of the active working plane is defined as measuring axis
(Q272 = 1 or 2), the TNC compensates the tool radius as described
above. From the defined traversing direction (Q267) the TNC
determines the direction of compensation.
If the touch probe axis is defined as measuring axis (Q272 = 3), the
TNC compensates the tool length.

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 16.1 Fundamentals
Tool breakage monitoring

This function works only:

If the tool table is active.
If tool monitoring is switched on in the cycle (enter Q330
not equal to 0).
If the breakage tolerance RBREAK for the tool number
entered in the table is greater than 0 (see also the User's
Manual, section 5.2 Tool Data).

The TNC will output an error message and stop program run if the
measured deviation is greater than the breakage tolerance of the tool.
At the same time the tool will be deactivated in the tool table (column
TL = L).

Reference system for measurement results

The TNC transfers all the measurement results to the result
parameters and the protocol file in the active coordinate system, or as
the case may be, the shifted or/and rotated/tilted coordinate system.

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16.2 REF. PLANE (Cycle 0, DIN/ISO: G55)
16.2 REF. PLANE (Cycle 0, DIN/ISO:
G55)
Cycle run
1 The touch probe moves at rapid traverse (value from FMAX
column) to the starting position 1 programmed in the cycle.
2 Then the touch probe runs the probing process at the probing feed
rate (column F). The probing direction is to be defined in the cycle. Z
3 After the TNC has saved the position, the probe retracts to the
starting point and saves the measured coordinate in a Q
1
parameter. The TNC also stores the coordinates of the touch probe
position at the time of the triggering signal in the parameters Q115
to Q119. For the values in these parameters the TNC does not
account for the stylus length and radius.

Please note while programming:

Danger of collision!
Pre-position the touch probe in order to avoid a collision
when the programmed pre-positioning point is
approached.

Cycle parameters
U Parameter number for result: Enter the number of Example: NC blocks
the Q parameter to which you want to assign the
coordinate. Input range 0 to 1999 67 TCH PROBE 0.0 REF. PLANE Q5 X-

U Probing axis/Probing direction: Enter the probing 68 TCH PROBE 0.1 X+5 Y+0 Z-5
axis with the axis selection keys or ASCII keyboard
and the algebraic sign for the probing direction.
Confirm your entry with the ENT key. Input range: All
NC axes
U Nominal position value: Use the axis selection keys
or the ASCII keyboard to enter all coordinates of the
nominal pre-positioning point values for the touch
probe. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U To conclude the input, press the ENT key.

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 16.3 POLAR REFERENCE PLANE (Cycle 1)
16.3 POLAR REFERENCE PLANE
(Cycle 1)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 1 measures any position on the workpiece in any
direction.
Y
1 The touch probe moves at rapid traverse (value from FMAX
column) to the starting position 1 programmed in the cycle.
2 Then the touch probe runs the probing process at the probing feed
rate (column F). During probing the TNC moves simultaneously in
2 axes (depending on the probing angle). The scanning direction is
defined by the polar angle entered in the cycle. 1
3 After the TNC has saved the position, the probe returns to the
starting point. The TNC also stores the coordinates of the touch
probe position at the time of the triggering signal in parameters
Q115 to Q119.
X

Please note while programming:

Danger of collision!
Pre-position the touch probe in order to avoid a collision
when the programmed pre-positioning point is
approached.

The probing axis defined in the cycle specifies the probing

plane:
Probing axis X: X/Y plane
Probing axis Y: Y/Z plane
Probing axis Z: Z/X plane

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16.3 POLAR REFERENCE PLANE (Cycle 1)
Cycle parameters
U Probing axis: Enter the probing axis with the axis Example: NC blocks
selection keys or ASCII keyboard. Confirm your entry
with the ENT key. Input range: X, Y or Z 67 TCH PROBE 1.0 POLAR REFERENCE PLANE

U Probing angle: Angle, measured from the probing 68 TCH PROBE 1.1 X ANGLE: +30
axis, at which the touch probe is to move. Input range 69 TCH PROBE 1.2 X+5 Y+0 Z-5
180.0000 to 180.0000
U Nominal position value: Use the axis selection keys
or the ASCII keyboard to enter all coordinates of the
nominal pre-positioning point values for the touch
probe. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U To conclude the input, press the ENT key.

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 16.4 MEASURE ANGLE (Cycle 420, DIN/ISO: G420)
16.4 MEASURE ANGLE (Cycle 420,
DIN/ISO: G420)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 420 measures the angle that any straight surface
on the workpiece describes with respect to the reference axis of the
working plane. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the programmed starting
point 1. The TNC offsets the touch probe by the safety clearance
in the direction opposite the defined traverse direction.
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F).
2
3 Then the touch probe moves to the next starting position 2 and
1
probes the second position.
4 The TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and saves X
the measured angle in the following Q parameter:
Parameter number Meaning
Q150 The measured angle is referenced to the
reference axis of the machining plane.

Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.
If touch probe axis = measuring axis, set Q263 equal to
Q265 if the angle about the A axis is to be measured; set
Q263 not equal to Q265 if the angle is to be measured about
the B axis.

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16.4 MEASURE ANGLE (Cycle 420, DIN/ISO: G420)
Cycle parameters
U 1st meas. point 1st axis Q263 (absolute): +
Coordinate of the first touch point in the reference Q267
axis of the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to Y +
99999.9999 Q272=2
U 1st meas. point 2nd axis Q264 (absolute):
Coordinate of the first touch point in the minor axis of
the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
99999.9999 Q266 +
Q320
U 2nd meas. point 1st axis Q265 (absolute): Q264
Coordinate of the second touch point in the reference
axis of the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U 2nd meas. point 2nd axis Q266 (absolute): X
Q263 Q265 Q272=1
Coordinate of the second touch point in the minor axis
of the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U Measuring axis Q272: Axis in which the
measurement is to be made:
1: Reference axis = measuring axis
2: Minor axis = measuring axis
3: Touch probe axis = measuring axis

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 16.4 MEASURE ANGLE (Cycle 420, DIN/ISO: G420)
U Traverse direction 1 Q267: Direction in which the
probe is to approach the workpiece:
-1: Negative traverse direction
+1: Positive traverse direction
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip.
Q320 is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input
range 0 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Example: NC blocks
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of 5 TCH PROBE 420 MEASURE ANGLE
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points: Q263=+10 ;1ST POINT 1ST AXIS
0: Move at measuring height between measuring Q264=+10 ;1ST POINT 2ND AXIS
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring Q265=+15 ;2ND POINT 1ST AXIS
points Q266=+95 ;2ND POINT 2ND AXIS
U Measuring log Q281: Definition of whether the TNC is Q272=1 ;MEASURING AXIS
to create a measuring log:
0: No measuring log Q267=-1 ;TRAVERSE DIRECTION
1: Generate measuring log: the TNC saves the log file Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
TCHPR420.TXT by default in the directory TNC:\
2: Interrupt the program run and display the Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
measuring log on the screen. Resume program run Q260=+10 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
with NC Start.
Q301=1 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG

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16.5 MEASURE HOLE (Cycle 421, DIN/ISO: G421)
16.5 MEASURE HOLE (Cycle 421,
DIN/ISO: G421)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 421 measures the center and diameter of a hole (or
circular pocket). If you define the corresponding tolerance values in
the cycle, the TNC makes a nominal-to-actual value comparison and Y
saves the deviation value in system parameters.
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC 2
3
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe table 1
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and 4
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F). The
TNC derives the probing direction automatically from the
programmed starting angle.
X
3 Then the touch probe moves in a circular arc either at measuring
height or at clearance height to the next starting point 2 and probes
the second touch point.
4 The TNC positions the probe to starting point 3 and then to starting
point 4 to probe the third and fourth touch points.
5 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
saves the actual values and the deviations in the following Q
parameters:

Parameter number Meaning

Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis

Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis

Q153 Actual value of diameter

Q161 Deviation at center of reference axis

Q162 Deviation at center of minor axis

Q163 Deviation from diameter

Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.
The smaller the angle, the less accurately the TNC can
calculate the hole dimensions. Minimum input value: 5.

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 16.5 MEASURE HOLE (Cycle 421, DIN/ISO: G421)
Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q273 (absolute): Center of the hole SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
in the reference axis of the working plane. Input range +
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Y Q320

U Center in 2nd axis Q274 (absolute value): Center of

the hole in the minor axis of the working plane. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q247
U Nominal diameter Q262: Enter the diameter of the Q325

Q262
Q275
Q276
Q274
Q280
hole. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Starting angle Q325 (absolute): Angle between the
reference axis of the working plane and the first touch
point. Input range 360.0000 to 360.0000
U Stepping angle Q247 (incremental): Angle X
between two measuring points. The algebraic sign Q273Q279
of the stepping angle determines the direction of
rotation (negative = clockwise). If you wish to
probe a circular arc instead of a complete circle,
then program the stepping angle to be less than
90. Input range: -120.0000 to 120.0000

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U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis Z
in which the measurement is to be made.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320 Q260
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
Q261
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 X
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring
points
U Maximum limit of size for hole Q275: Maximum
permissible diameter for the hole (circular pocket).
Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Minimum limit of size for hole Q276: Minimum
permissible diameter for the hole (circular pocket).
Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Tolerance for center 1st axis Q279: Permissible
position deviation in the reference axis of the working
plane. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Tolerance for center 2nd axis Q280: Permissible
position deviation in the minor axis of the working
plane. Input range 0 to 99999.9999

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 Example: NC blocks

16.5 MEASURE HOLE (Cycle 421, DIN/ISO: G421)

U Measuring log Q281: Definition of whether the TNC
is to create a measuring log:
0: No measuring log 5 TCH PROBE 421 MEASURE HOLE
1: Generate measuring log: the TNC saves the log file Q273=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
TCHPR421.TXT by default in the directory TNC:\.
2: Interrupt the program run and display the Q274=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
measuring log on the screen. Resume program run Q262=75 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER
with NC Start.
Q325=+0 ;STARTING ANGLE
U PGM stop if tolerance error Q309: Definition of
whether in the event of a violation of tolerance limits Q247=+60 ;STEPPING ANGLE
the TNC is to interrupt the program run and output an Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
error message:
0: Do not interrupt program run, no error message Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
1: Interrupt program run, output an error message Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
U Tool number for monitoring Q330: Definition of Q301=1 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
whether the TNC is to monitor the tool (see Tool
monitoring on page 368). Input range: 0 to 32767.9, Q275=75.12 ;MAX. LIMIT
alternatively tool name with max. 16 characters Q276=74.95 ;MIN. LIMIT
0: Monitoring not active
>0: Tool number in the tool table TOOL.T Q279=0.1 ;TOLERANCE 1ST CENTER
Q280=0.1 ;TOLERANCE 2ND CENTER
U No. of measuring points (4/3) Q423: Specify
whether the TNC should measure the stud with 4 or Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG
3 probing points:
Q309=0 ;PGM STOP IF ERROR
4: Use 4 measuring points (standard setting)
3: Use 3 measuring points Q330= ;TOOL
U Type of traverse? Line=0/Arc=1 Q365: Definition of Q423=4 ;NO. OF MEAS. POINTS
the path function with which the tool is to move Q365=1 ;TYPE OF TRAVERSE
between the measuring points if traverse to
clearance height (Q301=1) is active.
0: Move between operations on a straight line
1: Move between operations on the pitch circle

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16.6 MEAS. CIRCLE OUTSIDE (Cycle 422, DIN/ISO: G422)
16.6 MEAS. CIRCLE OUTSIDE
(Cycle 422, DIN/ISO: G422)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 422 measures the center and diameter of a circular
stud. If you define the corresponding tolerance values in the cycle, the
TNC makes a nominal-to-actual value comparison and saves the Y
deviation value in system parameters.
2
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the 3 1
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe
table.
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F). The 4
TNC derives the probing direction automatically from the
programmed starting angle.
X
3 Then the touch probe moves in a circular arc either at measuring
height or at clearance height to the next starting point 2 and probes
the second touch point.
4 The TNC positions the probe to starting point 3 and then to starting
point 4 to probe the third and fourth touch points.
5 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
saves the actual values and the deviations in the following Q
parameters:

Parameter number Meaning

Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis

Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis

Q153 Actual value of diameter

Q161 Deviation at center of reference axis

Q162 Deviation at center of minor axis

Q163 Deviation from diameter

Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.
The smaller the angle, the less accurately the TNC can
calculate the dimensions of the stud. Minimum input
value: 5

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Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q273 (absolute): Center of the stud
in the reference axis of the working plane. Input range SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Y +
Q320
U Center in 2nd axis Q274 (absolute): Center of the
stud in the minor axis of the working plane. Input Q247
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Nominal diameter Q262: Enter the diameter of the Q325

Q278
Q262
Q277
Q274Q280
stud. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Starting angle Q325 (absolute): Angle between the
reference axis of the working plane and the first touch
point. Input range 360.0000 to 360.0000
U Stepping angle Q247 (incremental): Angle X
between two measuring points. The algebraic Q273Q279
sign of the stepping angle determines the
direction of rotation (negative = clockwise). If you
wish to probe a circular arc instead of a complete
circle, then program the stepping angle to be less
than 90. Input range: -120.0000 to 120.0000

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U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in Z
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q260
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional Q261
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 X
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring
points
U Maximum limit of size for stud Q277: Maximum
permissible diameter for the stud. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Minimum limit of size for the stud Q278: Minimum
permissible diameter for the stud. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Tolerance for center 1st axis Q279: Permissible
position deviation in the reference axis of the working
plane. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Tolerance for center 2nd axis Q280: Permissible
position deviation in the minor axis of the working
plane. Input range 0 to 99999.9999

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16.6 MEAS. CIRCLE OUTSIDE (Cycle 422, DIN/ISO: G422)

U Measuring log Q281: Definition of whether the TNC
is to create a measuring log:
0: No measuring log 5 TCH PROBE 422 MEAS. CIRCLE OUTSIDE
1: Generate measuring log: the TNC saves the log file Q273=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
TCHPR422.TXT by default in the directory TNC:\.
2: Interrupt the program run and display the Q274=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
measuring log on the screen. Resume program run Q262=75 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER
with NC Start.
Q325=+90 ;STARTING ANGLE
U PGM stop if tolerance error Q309: Definition of
whether in the event of a violation of tolerance limits Q247=+30 ;STEPPING ANGLE
the TNC is to interrupt the program run and output an Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
error message:
0: Do not interrupt program run, no error message Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
1: Interrupt program run, output an error message Q260=+10 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
U Tool number for monitoring Q330: Definition of Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
whether the TNC is to monitor the tool (see Tool
monitoring on page 368): Input range: 0 to 32767.9, Q275=35.15 ;MAX. LIMIT
alternatively tool name with max. 16 characters Q276=34.9 ;MIN. LIMIT
0: Monitoring not active
>0: Tool number in the tool table TOOL.T Q279=0.05 ;TOLERANCE 1ST CENTER
Q280=0.05 ;TOLERANCE 2ND CENTER
U No. of measuring points (4/3) Q423: Specify
whether the TNC should measure the stud with 4 or Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG
3 probing points:
Q309=0 ;PGM STOP IF ERROR
4: Use 4 measuring points (standard setting)
3: Use 3 measuring points Q330= ;TOOL
U Type of traverse? Line=0/Arc=1 Q365: Definition of Q423=4 ;NO. OF MEAS. POINTS
the path function with which the tool is to move Q365=1 ;TYPE OF TRAVERSE
between the measuring points if traverse to
clearance height (Q301=1) is active.
0: Move between operations on a straight line
1: Move between operations on the pitch circle

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16.7 MEAS. RECTAN. INSIDE (Cycle 423, DIN/ISO: G423)
16.7 MEAS. RECTAN. INSIDE
(Cycle 423, DIN/ISO: G423)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 423 finds the center, length and width of a
rectangular pocket. If you define the corresponding tolerance values in
the cycle, the TNC makes a nominal-to-actual value comparison and
saves the deviation value in system parameters. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC
4
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe 1 3
table. 2
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F).
3 Then the touch probe moves either paraxially at the measuring
height or linearly at the clearance height to the next starting point X
2 and probes the second touch point.
4 The TNC positions the probe to starting point 3 and then to starting
point 4 to probe the third and fourth touch points.
5 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
saves the actual values and the deviations in the following Q
parameters:

Parameter number Meaning

Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis

Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis

Q154 Actual value of length in the reference

axis

Q155 Actual value of length in the minor axis

Q161 Deviation at center of reference axis

Q162 Deviation at center of minor axis

Q164 Deviation of side length in reference axis

Q165 Deviation of side length in minor axis

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 16.7 MEAS. RECTAN. INSIDE (Cycle 423, DIN/ISO: G423)
Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.
If the dimensions of the pocket and the safety clearance
do not permit pre-positioning in the proximity of the touch
points, the TNC always starts probing from the center of
the pocket. In this case the touch probe does not return to
the clearance height between the four measuring points.

Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q273 (absolute): Center of the
pocket in the reference axis of the working plane. Q284
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q282
Y Q285
U Center in 2nd axis Q274 (absolute): Center of the
pocket in the minor axis of the working plane. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U First side length Q282: Pocket length, parallel to the

Q287
Q283
Q286
reference axis of the working plane. Input range 0 to Q274Q280
99999.9999
U 2nd side length Q283: Pocket length, parallel to the
minor axis of the working plane. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
X
Q273Q279
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis
in which the measurement is to be made.
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range Z
0 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range Q260
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the Q261
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring
points SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP) X
1: Move at clearance height between measuring +
points Q320

U Max. size limit 1st side length Q284: Maximum

permissible length of the pocket. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Min. size limit 1st side length Q285: Minimum
permissible length of the pocket. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Max. size limit 2nd side length Q286: Maximum
permissible width of the pocket. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Min. size limit 2nd side length Q287: Minimum
permissible width of the pocket. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Tolerance for center 1st axis Q279: Permissible
position deviation in the reference axis of the working
plane. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Tolerance for center 2nd axis Q280: Permissible
position deviation in the minor axis of the working
plane. Input range 0 to 99999.9999

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16.7 MEAS. RECTAN. INSIDE (Cycle 423, DIN/ISO: G423)

U Measuring log Q281: Definition of whether the TNC
is to create a measuring log:
0: No measuring log 5 TCH PROBE 423 MEAS. RECTAN. INSIDE
1: Generate measuring log: the TNC saves the log file Q273=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
TCHPR423.TXT by default in the directory TNC:\.
2: Interrupt the program run and display the Q274=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
measuring log on the screen. Resume program run Q282=80 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH
with NC Start.
Q283=60 ;2ND SIDE LENGTH
U PGM stop if tolerance error Q309: Definition of
whether in the event of a violation of tolerance limits Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
the TNC is to interrupt the program run and output an Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
error message:
0: Do not interrupt program run, no error message Q260=+10 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
1: Interrupt program run, output an error message Q301=1 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
U Tool number for monitoring Q330: Definition of Q284=0 ;MAX. LIMIT 1ST SIDE
whether the TNC is to monitor the tool (see Tool
monitoring on page 368). Input range: 0 to 32767.9, Q285=0 ;MIN. LIMIT 1ST SIDE
alternatively tool name with max. 16 characters Q286=0 ;MAX. LIMIT 2ND SIDE
0: Monitoring not active
>0: Tool number in the tool table TOOL.T Q287=0 ;MIN. LIMIT 2ND SIDE
Q279=0 ;TOLERANCE 1ST CENTER
Q280=0 ;TOLERANCE 2ND CENTER
Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG
Q309=0 ;PGM STOP IF ERROR
Q330= ;TOOL

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16.8 MEAS. RECTAN. OUTSIDE (Cycle 424, ISO: G424)
16.8 MEAS. RECTAN. OUTSIDE
(Cycle 424, ISO: G424)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 424 finds the center, length and width of a
rectangular stud. If you define the corresponding tolerance values in
the cycle, the TNC makes a nominal-to-actual value comparison and
saves the deviation value in system parameters. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from 4
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe
table. 1 3
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F). 2
3 Then the touch probe moves either paraxially at the measuring
height or linearly at the clearance height to the next starting point X
2 and probes the second touch point.
4 The TNC positions the probe to starting point 3 and then to starting
point 4 to probe the third and fourth touch points.
5 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
saves the actual values and the deviations in the following Q
parameters:

Parameter number Meaning

Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis

Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis

Q154 Actual value of length in the reference

axis

Q155 Actual value of length in the minor axis

Q161 Deviation at center of reference axis

Q162 Deviation at center of minor axis

Q164 Deviation of side length in reference axis

Q165 Deviation of side length in minor axis

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 16.8 MEAS. RECTAN. OUTSIDE (Cycle 424, ISO: G424)
Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.

Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q273 (absolute): Center of the stud
in the reference axis of the working plane. Input range Q284
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q282
Y
Q285
U Center in 2nd axis Q274 (absolute): Center of the
stud in the minor axis of the working plane. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U First side length Q282: Stud length, parallel to the

Q287
Q283
Q286
reference axis of the working plane. Input range 0 to Q274Q280
99999.9999
U 2nd side length Q283: Stud length, parallel to the
minor axis of the working plane. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
X
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q273Q279
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999

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U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320 Q284
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range Q282
0 to 99999.9999 Y
Q285
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999

Q287
Q283
Q286
Q274Q280
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring X
points Q273Q279

U Max. size limit 1st side length Q284: Maximum

permissible length of the stud. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Min. size limit 1st side length Q285: Minimum Z
permissible length of the stud. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Max. size limit 2nd side length Q286: Maximum
Q260
permissible width of the stud. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
Q261
U Min. size limit 2nd side length Q287: Minimum
permissible width of the stud. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Tolerance for center 1st axis Q279: Permissible SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP) X
position deviation in the reference axis of the working +
plane. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q320

U Tolerance for center 2nd axis Q280: Permissible

position deviation in the minor axis of the working
plane. Input range 0 to 99999.9999

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16.8 MEAS. RECTAN. OUTSIDE (Cycle 424, ISO: G424)

U Measuring log Q281: Definition of whether the TNC
is to create a measuring log:
0: No measuring log 5 TCH PROBE 424 MEAS. RECTAN. OUTS.
1: Generate measuring log: the TNC saves the log file Q273=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
TCHPR424.TXT by default in the directory TNC:\.
2: Interrupt the program run and display the Q274=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
measuring log on the screen. Resume program run Q282=75 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH
with NC Start.
Q283=35 ;2ND SIDE LENGTH
U PGM stop if tolerance error Q309: Definition of
whether in the event of a violation of tolerance limits Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
the TNC is to interrupt the program run and output an Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
error message:
0: Do not interrupt program run, no error message Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
1: Interrupt program run, output an error message Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
U Tool number for monitoring Q330: Definition of Q284=75.1 ;MAX. LIMIT 1ST SIDE
whether the TNC is to monitor the tool (see Tool
monitoring on page 368). Input range: 0 to 32767.9, Q285=74.9 ;MIN. LIMIT 1ST SIDE
alternatively tool name with max. 16 characters: Q286=35 ;MAX. LIMIT 2ND SIDE
0: Monitoring not active
>0: Tool number in the tool table TOOL.T Q287=34.95 ;MIN. LIMIT 2ND SIDE
Q279=0.1 ;TOLERANCE 1ST CENTER
Q280=0.1 ;TOLERANCE 2ND CENTER
Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG
Q309=0 ;PGM STOP IF ERROR
Q330= ;TOOL

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16.9 MEASURE INSIDE WIDTH
(Cycle 425, DIN/ISO: G425)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 425 measures the position and width of a slot (or
pocket). If you define the corresponding tolerance values in the cycle,
the TNC makes a nominal-to-actual value comparison and saves the
deviation value in a system parameter. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC
2
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe
table.
1
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F). The
first probing is always in the positive direction of the programmed
axis. X
3 If you enter an offset for the second measurement, the TNC then
moves the touch probe (if required, at clearance height) to the next
starting point 2 and probes the second touch point. If the nominal
length is large, the TNC moves the touch probe to the second
touch point at rapid traverse. If you do not enter an offset, the TNC
measures the width in the exact opposite direction.
4 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
saves the actual values and the deviation in the following Q
parameters:

Parameter number Meaning

Q156 Actual value of measured length

Q157 Actual value of the centerline

Q166 Deviation of the measured length

Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.

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 16.9 MEASURE INSIDE WIDTH (Cycle 425, DIN/ISO: G425)
Cycle parameters
U Starting point in 1st axis Q328 (absolute): Starting
point for probing in the reference axis of the working Q288
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q311
Y
Q289
U Starting point in 2nd axis Q329 (absolute): Starting Q272=2
point for probing in the minor axis of the working
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q310
U Offset for 2nd measurement Q310 (incremental):
Distance by which the touch probe is displaced
before the second measurement. If you enter 0,
the TNC does not offset the touch probe. Input Q329
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Measuring axis Q272: Axis in the working plane in
which the measurement is to be made: X
1:Reference axis = measuring axis Q328 Q272=1
2:Minor axis = measuring axis
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis
in which the measurement is to be made. Z
Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
Q260
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Nominal length Q311: Nominal value of the length to Q261
be measured. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Maximum dimension Q288: Maximum permissible
length. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 X
U Minimum dimension Q289: Minimum permissible
length. Input range 0 to 99999.9999

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16.9 MEASURE INSIDE WIDTH (Cycle 425, DIN/ISO: G425)
U Measuring log Q281: Definition of whether the TNC
is to create a measuring log:
0: No measuring log 5 TCH PROBE 425 MEASURE INSIDE WIDTH
1: Generate measuring log: the TNC saves the log file Q328=+75 ;STARTNG PNT 1ST AXIS
TCHPR425.TXT by default in the directory TNC:\.
2: Interrupt the program run and display the Q329=-12.5 ;STARTNG PNT 2ND AXIS
measuring log on the screen. Resume program run Q310=+0 ;OFFS. 2ND MEASUREMENT
with NC Start.
Q272=1 ;MEASURING AXIS
U PGM stop if tolerance error Q309: Definition of
whether in the event of a violation of tolerance limits Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
the TNC is to interrupt the program run and output an Q260=+10 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
error message:
0: Do not interrupt program run, no error message Q311=25 ;NOMINAL LENGTH
1: Interrupt program run, output an error message Q288=25.05 ;MAX. LIMIT
U Tool number for monitoring Q330: Definition of Q289=25 ;MIN. LIMIT
whether the TNC is to monitor the tool (see Tool
monitoring on page 368): Input range: 0 to 32767.9, Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG
alternatively tool name with max. 16 characters Q309=0 ;PGM STOP IF ERROR
0: Monitoring not active
>0: Tool number in the tool table TOOL.T Q330= ;TOOL
Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320 Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
U Traversing to clearance height Q301: Definition of
how the touch probe is to move between the
measuring points:
0: Move at measuring height between measuring
points
1: Move at clearance height between measuring
points

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 16.10 MEASURE RIDGE WIDTH (Cycle 426, ISO: G426)
16.10 MEASURE RIDGE WIDTH
(Cycle 426, ISO: G426)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 426 measures the position and width of a ridge. If
you define the corresponding tolerance values in the cycle, the TNC
makes a nominal-to-actual value comparison and saves the deviation
value in system parameters. Y
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC
calculates the touch points from the data in the cycle and the 1
safety clearance from the SET_UP column of the touch probe
table. 2
2 Then the touch probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes the first touch point at the probing feed rate (column F). The
first probing is always in the negative direction of the programmed
axis. X
3 Then the touch probe moves at clearance height to the next
starting position and probes the second touch point.
4 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
saves the actual values and the deviation in the following Q
parameters:

Parameter number Meaning

Q156 Actual value of measured length

Q157 Actual value of the centerline

Q166 Deviation of the measured length

Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.

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Cycle parameters
U 1st meas. point 1st axis Q263 (absolute): Coordinate
of the first touch point in the reference axis of the Q288
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to Q311
Y
99999.9999 Q289
Q272=2
U 1st meas. point 2nd axis Q264 (absolute):
Coordinate of the first touch point in the minor axis of
the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999 Q264

U 2nd meas. point 1st axis Q265 (absolute): Q266

Coordinate of the second touch point in the reference
axis of the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
99999.9999 +Q320
U 2nd meas. point 2nd axis Q266 (absolute): X
Coordinate of the second touch point in the minor axis Q265 Q263 Q272=1
of the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U Measuring axis Q272: Axis in the working plane in
which the measurement is to be made:
1: Reference axis = measuring axis Z
2: Minor axis = measuring axis
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
Q260
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
Q261
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999 X
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Nominal length Q311: Nominal value of the length to
be measured. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Maximum dimension Q288: Maximum permissible
length. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Minimum dimension Q289: Minimum permissible
length. Input range 0 to 99999.9999

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16.10 MEASURE RIDGE WIDTH (Cycle 426, ISO: G426)

U Measuring log Q281: Definition of whether the TNC
is to create a measuring log:
0: No measuring log 5 TCH PROBE 426 MEASURE RIDGE WIDTH
1: Generate measuring log: The TNC saves the log Q263=+50 ;1ST POINT 1ST AXIS
file TCHPR426.TXT by default in the directory TNC:\.
2: Interrupt the program run and display the Q264=+25 ;1ST POINT 2ND AXIS
measuring log on the screen. Resume program run Q265=+50 ;2ND POINT 1ST AXIS
with NC Start.
Q266=+85 ;2ND POINT 2ND AXIS
U PGM stop if tolerance error Q309: Definition of
whether in the event of a violation of tolerance limits Q272=2 ;MEASURING AXIS
the TNC is to interrupt the program run and output an Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
error message:
0: Do not interrupt program run, no error message Q320=0 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE
1: Interrupt program run, output an error message Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
U Tool number for monitoring Q330: Definition of Q311=45 ;NOMINAL LENGTH
whether the TNC is to monitor the tool (see Tool
monitoring on page 368). Input range: 0 to 32767.9, Q288=45 ;MAX. LIMIT
alternatively tool name with max. 16 characters Q289=44.95 ;MIN. LIMIT
0: Monitoring not active
>0: Tool number in the tool table TOOL.T Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG
Q309=0 ;PGM STOP IF ERROR
Q330= ;TOOL

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16.11 MEASURE COORDINATE (Cycle 427, DIN/ISO: G427)
16.11 MEASURE COORDINATE
(Cycle 427, DIN/ISO: G427)
Cycle run
Touch probe cycle 427 finds a coordinate in a selectable axis and saves
the value in a system parameter. If you define the corresponding
tolerance values in the cycle, the TNC makes a nominal-to-actual value
comparison and saves the deviation value in system parameters. Z
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the starting point 1. The TNC 1
offsets the touch probe by the safety clearance in the direction
opposite the defined traverse direction.
2 Then the TNC positions the touch probe to the entered touch point
1 in the working plane and measures the actual value in the
selected axis.
3 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and X
saves the measured coordinate in the following Q parameter:

Parameter number Meaning

Q160 Measured coordinate

Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.

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 16.11 MEASURE COORDINATE (Cycle 427, DIN/ISO: G427)
Cycle parameters
U 1st meas. point 1st axis Q263 (absolute): Coordinate +
SET_UP(TCHPROBE.TP)
of the first touch point in the reference axis of the Q267
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to +Q320
99999.9999 Y +
Q272=2
U 1st meas. point 2nd axis Q264 (absolute):
Coordinate of the first touch point in the minor axis of
the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
Q264
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
X
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional Q263 Q272=1
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range
0 to 99999.9999
+
U Measuring axis (1..3: 1=reference axis) Q272: Axis
in which the measurement is to be made: Z
1: Reference axis = measuring axis Q272=3 Q267
2: Minor axis = measuring axis
3: Touch probe axis = measuring axis
Q260
U Traverse direction 1 Q267: Direction in which the Q261
probe is to approach the workpiece:
-1: Negative traverse direction
+1: Positive traverse direction
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range X
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q272=1

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16.11 MEASURE COORDINATE (Cycle 427, DIN/ISO: G427)
U Measuring log Q281: Definition of whether the TNC
is to create a measuring log:
0: No measuring log 5 TCH PROBE 427 MEASURE COORDINATE
1: Generate measuring log: the TNC saves the log file Q263=+35 ;1ST POINT 1ST AXIS
TCHPR427.TXT by default in the directory TNC:\.
2: Interrupt the program run and display the Q264=+45 ;1ST POINT 2ND AXIS
measuring log on the screen. Resume program run Q261=+5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
with NC Start.
Q320=0 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE
U Maximum limit of size Q288: Maximum permissible
measured value. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q272=3 ;MEASURING AXIS

U Minimum limit of size Q289: Minimum permissible Q267=-1 ;TRAVERSE DIRECTION

measured value. Input range 0 to 99999.9999 Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
U PGM stop if tolerance error Q309: Definition of Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG
whether in the event of a violation of tolerance limits
Q288=5.1 ;MAX. LIMIT
the TNC is to interrupt the program run and output an
error message: Q289=4.95 ;MIN. LIMIT
0: Do not interrupt program run, no error message
Q309=0 ;PGM STOP IF ERROR
1: Interrupt program run, output an error message
Q330= ;TOOL
U Tool number for monitoring Q330: Definition of
whether the TNC is to monitor the tool (see Tool
monitoring on page 368). Input range: 0 to 32767.9,
alternatively tool name with max. 16 characters:
0: Monitoring not active
>0: Tool number in the tool table TOOL.T

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 16.12 MEAS. BOLT HOLE CIRC. (Cycle 430, DIN/ISO: G430)
16.12 MEAS. BOLT HOLE CIRC.
(Cycle 430, DIN/ISO: G430)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 430 finds the center and diameter of a bolt hole
circle by probing three holes. If you define the corresponding tolerance
values in the cycle, the TNC makes a nominal-to-actual value Y
comparison and saves the deviation value in system parameters.
1
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from
column FMAX) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the center of the first hole 1. 2
2 Then the probe moves to the entered measuring height and
probes four points to find the first hole center.
3 The touch probe returns to the clearance height and then to the
position entered as center of the second hole 2. 3
4 The TNC moves the touch probe to the entered measuring height
and probes four points to find the second hole center. X
5 The touch probe returns to the clearance height and then to the
position entered as center of the third hole 3.
6 The TNC moves the touch probe to the entered measuring height
and probes four points to find the third hole center.
7 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
saves the actual values and the deviations in the following Q
parameters:

Parameter number Meaning

Q151 Actual value of center in reference axis

Q152 Actual value of center in minor axis

Q153 Actual value of bolt hole circle diameter

Q161 Deviation at center of reference axis

Q162 Deviation at center of minor axis

Q163 Deviation of bolt hole circle diameter

Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.
Cycle 430 only monitors for tool breakage, no automatic
tool compensation.

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16.12 MEAS. BOLT HOLE CIRC. (Cycle 430, DIN/ISO: G430)
Cycle parameters
U Center in 1st axis Q273 (absolute): Bolt hole circle
center (nominal value) in the reference axis of the
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to Y Q291
99999.9999
U Center in 2nd axis Q274 (absolute): Bolt hole circle
center (nominal value) in the minor axis of the working

Q292
plane. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999

Q289
Q262
Q288
Q274Q280
U Nominal diameter Q262: Enter the bolt hole circle
diameter. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Angle of 1st hole Q291 (absolute): Polar coordinate
angle of the first hole center in the working plane.
Input range 360.0000 to 360.0000 Q293
X
U Angle of 2nd hole Q292 (absolute): Polar coordinate Q273 Q279

angle of the second hole center in the working plane.

Input range 360.0000 to 360.0000
U Angle of 3rd hole Q293 (absolute): Polar coordinate
angle of the third hole center in the working plane.
Input range 360.0000 to 360.0000

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 16.12 MEAS. BOLT HOLE CIRC. (Cycle 430, DIN/ISO: G430)
U Measuring height in the touch probe axis
Q261 (absolute): Coordinate of the ball tip
center (= touch point) in the touch probe axis in Z
which the measurement is to be made. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q260
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range
Q261
99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Maximum limit of size Q288: Maximum permissible
diameter of bolt hole circle. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Minimum limit of size Q289: Minimum permissible
X
diameter of bolt hole circle. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Tolerance for center 1st axis Q279: Permissible
position deviation in the reference axis of the working
plane. Input range 0 to 99999.9999
U Tolerance for center 2nd axis Q280: Permissible
position deviation in the minor axis of the working
plane. Input range 0 to 99999.9999

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16.12 MEAS. BOLT HOLE CIRC. (Cycle 430, DIN/ISO: G430)
U Measuring log Q281: Definition of whether the TNC
is to create a measuring log:
0: No measuring log 5 TCH PROBE 430 MEAS. BOLT HOLE CIRC
1: Generate measuring log: the TNC saves the log file Q273=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
TCHPR430.TXT by default in the directory TNC:\.
2: Interrupt the program run and display the Q274=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
measuring log on the screen. Resume program run Q262=80 ;NOMINAL DIAMETER
with NC Start.
Q291=+0 ;ANGLE OF 1ST HOLE
U PGM stop if tolerance error Q309: Definition of
whether in the event of a violation of tolerance limits Q292=+90 ;ANGLE OF 2ND HOLE
the TNC is to interrupt the program run and output an Q293=+180 ;ANGLE OF 3RD HOLE
error message:
0: Do not interrupt program run, no error message Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
1: Interrupt program run, output an error message Q260=+10 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
U Tool number for monitoring Q330: Definition of Q288=80.1 ;MAX. LIMIT
whether the TNC is to monitor for tool breakage (see
Tool monitoring on page 368): Input range: 0 to Q289=79.9 ;MIN. LIMIT
32767.9, alternatively tool name with max. 16 Q279=0.15 ;TOLERANCE 1ST CENTER
characters.
0: Monitoring not active Q280=0.15 ;TOLERANCE 2ND CENTER
>0: Tool number in the tool table TOOL.T Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG
Q309=0 ;PGM STOP IF ERROR
Q330= ;TOOL

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 16.13 MEASURE PLANE (Cycle 431, DIN/ISO: G431)
16.13 MEASURE PLANE (Cycle 431,
DIN/ISO: G431)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 431 finds the angle of a plane by measuring three
points. It saves the measured values in system parameters. +Y
+X
1 The TNC positions the touch probe at rapid traverse (value from Z
FMAX column) following the positioning logic (see Executing
touch probe cycles on page 283) to the programmed starting
point 1 and measures the first touch point of the plane. The TNC
offsets the touch probe by the safety clearance in the direction Y
opposite to the direction of probing. 3
2 The touch probe returns to the clearance height and then moves in
the working plane to starting point 2 and measures the actual value B 2
of the second touch point of the plane. X
1
3 The touch probe returns to the clearance height and then moves in
the working plane to starting point 3 and measures the actual value
of the third touch point. A
4 Finally the TNC returns the touch probe to the clearance height and
saves the measured angle values in the following Q parameters:
Parameter number Meaning
Q158 Projection angle of the A axis

Q159 Projection angle of the B axis

Q170 Spatial angle A

Q171 Spatial angle B

Q172 Spatial angle C

Q173 to Q175 Measured values in the touch probe axis

(first to third measurement)

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16.13 MEASURE PLANE (Cycle 431, DIN/ISO: G431)
Please note while programming:

Before a cycle definition you must have programmed a

tool call to define the touch probe axis.
For the TNC to be able to calculate the angular values, the
three measuring points must not be positioned on one
straight line.
The spatial angles that are needed for tilting the working
plane are saved in parameters Q170 Q172. With the first
two measuring points you also specify the direction of the
reference axis when tilting the working plane.
The third measuring point determines the direction of the
tool axis. Define the third measuring point in the direction
of the positive Y axis to ensure that the position of the tool
axis in a clockwise coordinate system is correct.

Cycle parameters
U 1st meas. point 1st axis Q263 (absolute): Coordinate
of the first touch point in the reference axis of the Y
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999 Y'
U 1st meas. point 2nd axis Q264 (absolute):
Coordinate of the first touch point in the minor axis of
the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to Q266
99999.9999
U 1st meas. point 3rd axis Q294 (absolute): Coordinate
of the first touch point in the touch probe axis. Input Q297 X'
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q264
U 2nd meas. point 1st axis Q265 (absolute):
Coordinate of the second touch point in the reference
axis of the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to X
Q263 Q265 Q296
99999.9999
U 2nd meas. point 2nd axis Q266 (absolute):
Coordinate of the second touch point in the minor axis SET_UP
of the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to (TCHPROBE.TP)
99999.9999 Z +
Q320
U 2nd meas. point 3rd axis Q295 (absolute): Q260
Coordinate of the second touch point in the touch
probe axis. Input range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
Q295
U 3rd meas. point 1st axis Q296 (absolute): Coordinate
Q298
of the third touch point in the reference axis of the
working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to Q294
99999.9999
U 3rd meas. point 2nd axis Q297 (absolute):
Coordinate of the third touch point in the minor axis of
the working plane. Input range 99999.9999 to X
99999.9999

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 16.13 MEASURE PLANE (Cycle 431, DIN/ISO: G431)
U 3rd meas. point 3rd axis Q298 (absolute): Coordinate
of the third touch point in the touch probe axis. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Setup clearance Q320 (incremental): Additional Example: NC blocks
distance between measuring point and ball tip. Q320
is added to SET_UP (touch probe table). Input range 5 TCH PROBE 431 MEASURE PLANE
0 to 99999.9999 Q263=+20 ;1ST POINT 1ST AXIS
U Clearance height Q260 (absolute): Coordinate in the Q264=+20 ;1ST POINT 2ND AXIS
touch probe axis at which no collision between touch
probe and workpiece (fixtures) can occur. Input range Q294=-10 ;1ST POINT 3RD AXIS
99999.9999 to 99999.9999 Q265=+50 ;2ND POINT 1ST AXIS
U Measuring log Q281: Definition of whether the TNC Q266=+80 ;2ND POINT 2ND AXIS
is to create a measuring log:
0: No measuring log Q295=+0 ;2ND POINT 3RD AXIS
1: Generate measuring log: the TNC saves the log file Q296=+90 ;3RD POINT 1ST AXIS
TCHPR431.TXT by default in the directory TNC:\.
2: Interrupt the program run and display the Q297=+35 ;3RD POINT 2ND AXIS
measuring log on the screen. Resume program run Q298=+12 ;3RD POINT 3RD AXIS
with NC Start.
Q320=0 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q260=+5 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG

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16.14 Programming Examples
16.14 Programming Examples

Example: Measuring and reworking a rectangular stud

Program sequence:
Roughing with 0.5 mm finishing allowance
Measuring Y Y
Rectangular stud finishing in accordance with 80
the measured values

50

60
X Z
50 10

0 BEGIN PGM BEAMS MM

1 TOOL CALL 69 Z Prepare tool call
2 L Z+100 R0 FMAX Retract the tool
3 FN 0: Q1 = +81 Pocket length in X (roughing dimension)
4 FN 0: Q2 = +61 Pocket length in Y (roughing dimension)
5 CALL LBL 1 Call subprogram for machining
6 L Z+100 R0 FMAX Retract the tool, change the tool
7 TOOL CALL 99 Z Call the touch probe
8 TCH PROBE 424 MEAS. RECTAN. OUTS. Measure the rough-milled rectangle
Q273=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
Q274=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Q282=80 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH Nominal length in X (final dimension)
Q283=60 ;2ND SIDE LENGTH Nominal length in Y (final dimension)
Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
Q320=0 ;SETUP CLEARANCE
Q260=+30 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE
Q284=0 ;MAX. LIMIT 1ST SIDE Input values for tolerance checking not required

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 16.14 Programming Examples
Q285=0 ;MIN. LIMIT 1ST SIDE
Q286=0 ;MAX. LIMIT 2ND SIDE
Q287=0 ;MIN. LIMIT 2ND SIDE
Q279=0 ;TOLERANCE 1ST CENTER
Q280=0 ;TOLERANCE 2ND CENTER
Q281=0 ;MEASURING LOG No measuring log transmission
Q309=0 ;PGM STOP IF ERROR Do not output an error message
Q330=0 ;TOOL NUMBER No tool monitoring
9 FN 2: Q1 = +Q1 - +Q164 Calculate length in X including the measured deviation
10 FN 2: Q2 = +Q2 - +Q165 Calculate length in Y including the measured deviation
11 L Z+100 R0 FMAX Retract the touch probe, change the tool
12 TOOL CALL 1 Z S5000 Tool call for finishing
13 CALL LBL 1 Call subprogram for machining
14 L Z+100 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program
15 LBL 1 Subprogram with fixed cycle for rectangular studs
16 CYCL DEF 213 STUD FINISHING
Q200=20 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q201=-10 ;DEPTH
Q206=150 ;FEED RATE FOR PLUNGING
Q202=5 ;PLUNGING DEPTH
Q207=500 ;FEED RATE FOR MILLING
Q203=+10 ;SURFACE COORDINATE
Q204=20 ;2ND SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q216=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
Q217=+50 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Q218=Q1 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH Length in X variable for roughing and finishing
Q219=Q2 ;2ND SIDE LENGTH Length in Y variable for roughing and finishing
Q220=0 ;CORNER RADIUS
Q221=0 ;ALLOWANCE IN 1ST AXS
17 CYCL CALL M3 Cycle call
18 LBL 0 End of subprogram
19 END PGM BEAMS MM

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16.14 Programming Examples
Example: Measuring a rectangular pocket and recording the results

Y Y
90

40

70
X Z
50 -20
-15

0 BEGIN PGM BSMEAS MM

1 TOOL CALL 1 Z Tool call for touch probe
2 L Z+100 R0 FMAX Retract the touch probe
3 TCH PROBE 423 MEAS. RECTAN. INSIDE
Q273=+50 ;CENTER IN 1ST AXIS
Q274=+40 ;CENTER IN 2ND AXIS
Q282=90 ;FIRST SIDE LENGTH Nominal length in X
Q283=70 ;2ND SIDE LENGTH Nominal length in Y
Q261=-5 ;MEASURING HEIGHT
Q320=0 ;SET-UP CLEARANCE
Q260=+20 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Q301=0 ;MOVE TO CLEARANCE

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Q284=90.15 ;MAX. LIMIT 1ST SIDE Maximum limit in X
Q285=89.95 ;MIN. LIMIT 1ST SIDE Minimum limit in X
Q286=70.1 ;MAX. LIMIT 2ND SIDE Maximum limit in Y
Q287=69.9 ;MIN. LIMIT 2ND SIDE Minimum limit in Y
Q279=0.15 ;TOLERANCE 1ST CENTER Permissible position deviation in X
Q280=0.1 ;TOLERANCE 2ND CENTER Permissible position deviation in Y
Q281=1 ;MEASURING LOG Save measuring log to a file
Q309=0 ;PGM STOP IF ERROR Do not display an error message in case of a tolerance violation
Q330=0 ;TOOL NUMBER No tool monitoring
4 L Z+100 R0 FMAX M2 Retract in the tool axis, end program
5 END PGM BSMEAS MM

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Touch Probe Cycles:
Special Functions
17.1 Fundamentals
17.1 Fundamentals
Overview

The TNC must be specially prepared by the machine tool

builder for the use of a 3-D touch probe.

The TNC provides a cycle for the following special purpose:

Cycle Soft key Page

3 MEASURING Cycle for defining OEM Page 415
cycles

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 17.2 MEASURING (Cycle 3)
17.2 MEASURING (Cycle 3)
Cycle run
Touch Probe Cycle 3 measures any position on the workpiece in a
selectable direction. Unlike other measuring cycles, Cycle 3 enables
you to enter the measuring path DIST and feed rate F directly. Also,
the touch probe retracts by a definable value after determining the
measured value MB.
1 The touch probe moves from the current position at the entered
feed rate in the defined probing direction. The probing direction
must be defined in the cycle as a polar angle.
2 After the TNC has saved the position, the touch probe stops. The
TNC saves the X, Y, Z coordinates of the probe-tip center in three
successive Q parameters. The TNC does not conduct any length
or radius compensations. You define the number of the first result
parameter in the cycle.
3 Finally, the TNC moves the touch probe back by that value against
the probing direction that you defined in the parameter MB.

Please note while programming:

The exact behavior of touch probe cycle 3 is defined by

your machine tool builder or a software manufacturer who
uses it within specific touch probe cycles.

The machine parameters DIST (maximum traverse to

touch point) and F (probing feed rate), which are effective
in other measuring cycles, do not apply in Touch Probe
Cycle 3.
Remember that the TNC always writes to 4 successive Q
parameters.
If the TNC was not able to determine a valid touch point,
the program is run without error message. In this case the
TNC assigns the value 1 to the 4th result parameter so
that you can deal with the error yourself.
The TNC retracts the touch probe by no more than the
retraction distance MB and does not pass the starting point
of the measurement. This rules out any collision during
retraction.
With function FN17: SYSWRITE ID 990 NR 6 you can set
whether the cycle runs through the probe input X12 or
X13.

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17.2 MEASURING (Cycle 3)
Cycle parameters
U Parameter number for result: Enter the number of Example: NC blocks
the Q parameter to which you want the TNC to assign
the first measured coordinate (X). The values Y and Z 4 TCH PROBE 3.0 MEASURING
are in the immediately following Q parameters. Input 5 TCH PROBE 3.1 Q1
range 0 to 1999
6 TCH PROBE 3.2 X ANGLE: +15
U Probing angle: Enter the angle in whose direction the
probe is to move and confirm with the ENT key. Input 7 TCH PROBE 3.3 DIST +10 F100 MB1
range: X, Y or Z REFERENCE SYSTEM:0

U Probing angle: Angle, measured from the defined 8 TCH PROBE 3.4 ERRORMODE1
probing axis in which the touch probe is to move.
Confirm with ENT. Input range 180.0000 to
180.0000
U Maximum measuring path: Enter the maximum
distance from the starting point by which the
touch probe is to move. Confirm with ENT. Input
range 99999.9999 to 99999.9999
U Feed rate for measurement: Enter the measuring
feed rate in mm/min. Input range 0 to 3000.000
U Maximum retraction path: Traverse path in the
direction opposite the probing direction, after the
stylus was deflected. The TNC returns the touch
probe to a point no farther than the starting point, so
that there can be no collision. Input range 0 to
99999.9999
U Reference system? (0=ACT/1=REF): Specify whether
the probing direction and the result of measurement
are to be referenced to the actual coordinate system
(ACT, can be shifted or rotated), or to the machine
coordinate system (REF):
0: Probe in the current system and save
measurement result in the ACT system
1: Probe in the machine-based REF system and save
measurement result in the REF system
U Error mode (0=OFF/1=ON): Specify whether the TNC
is to issue an error message if the stylus is deflected
at cycle start. If you select mode 1, the TNC saves the
value 2.0 in the 4th result parameter value and
continues the cycle.
U Error mode (0=OFF/1=ON): Specify whether the TNC
is to issue an error message if the stylus is deflected
at cycle start. If you select mode 1, the TNC saves the
value 2.0 in the 4th result parameter and continues
the cycle.
0: Issue error message
1: Do not issue error message

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Touch Probe Cycles:
Automatic Tool
Measurement
18.1 Fundamentals
18.1 Fundamentals
Overview

The TNC and the machine tool must be set up by the

machine tool builder for use of the TT touch probe.
Some cycles and functions may not be provided on your
machine tool. Refer to your machine tool manual.

In conjunction with the TNCs tool measurement cycles, the tool touch
probe enables you to measure tools automatically. The compensation
values for tool length and radius can be stored in the central tool file
TOOL.T and are accounted for at the end of the touch probe cycle. The
following types of tool measurement are provided:
Tool measurement while the tool is at standstill.
Tool measurement while the tool is rotating.
Measuring individual teeth.
You can program the cycles for tool measurement in the Programming
and Editing mode of operation via the TOUCH PROBE key. The
following cycles are available:

Cycle New format Old format Page

Calibrating the TT, Cycles 30 and 480 Page 423

Measuring the tool length, Cycles 31 and 481 Page 424

Measuring the tool radius, Cycles 32 and 482 Page 426

Measuring the tool length and radius, Cycles 33 and 483 Page 428

The measuring cycles can be used only when the central

tool file TOOL.T is active.
Before working with the measuring cycles, you must first
enter all the required data into the central tool file and call
the tool to be measured with TOOL CALL.

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 18.1 Fundamentals
Differences between Cycles 31 to 33 and
Cycles 481 to 483
The features and the operating sequences are absolutely identical.
There are only two differences between Cycles 31 to 33 and
Cycles 481 to 483:
Cycles 481 to 483 are also available in controls for ISO programming
under G481 to G483.
Instead of a selectable parameter for the status of the
measurement, the new cycles use the fixed parameter Q199.

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18.1 Fundamentals
Setting the machine parameters

Before you start work with the TT cycles, inspect all

machine parameters defined in ProbSettings >
CfgToolMeasurement and CfgTTRoundStylus.
The TNC uses the feed rate for probing defined in
probingFeed when measuring a tool at standstill.

When measuring a rotating tool, the TNC automatically calculates the

spindle speed and feed rate for probing.
The spindle speed is calculated as follows:
n = maxPeriphSpeedMeas / (r 0.0063) where

n Spindle speed [rpm]

maxPeriphSpeedMeas Maximum permissible cutting speed in
m/min
r Active tool radius in mm
The feed rate for probing is calculated from:
v = meas. tolerance n where

v Feed rate for probing in mm/min

Measuring tolerance Measuring tolerance [mm], depending on
maxPeriphSpeedMeas
n Speed in rpm
probingFeedCalc determines the calculation of the probing feed rate:
probingFeedCalc = ConstantTolerance:
The measuring tolerance remains constant regardless of the tool
radius. With very large tools, however, the feed rate for probing is
reduced to zero. The smaller you set the maximum permissible
rotational speed (maxPeriphSpeedMeas) and the permissible tolerance
(measureTolerance1), the sooner you will encounter this effect.
probingFeedCalc = VariableTolerance:
The measuring tolerance is adjusted relative to the size of the tool
radius. This ensures a sufficient feed rate for probing even with large
tool radii. The TNC adjusts the measuring tolerance according to the
following table:

Tool radius Measuring tolerance

Up to 30 mm measureTolerance1

30 to 60 mm 2 measureTolerance1

60 to 90 mm 3 measureTolerance1

90 to 120 mm 4 measureTolerance1

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 18.1 Fundamentals
probingFeedCalc = ConstantFeed:
The feed rate for probing remains constant, the error of measurement,
however, rises linearly with the increase in tool radius:
Measuring tolerance = r measureTolerance1/ 5 mm, where

r Active tool radius in mm

measureTolerance1 Maximum permissible error of measurement

Entries in the tool table TOOL.T

Abbr. Inputs Dialog
CUT Number of teeth (20 teeth maximum) Number of teeth?

LTOL Permissible deviation from tool length L for wear detection. If the Wear tolerance: length?
entered value is exceeded, the TNC locks the tool (status L). Input
range: 0 to 0.9999 mm

RTOL Permissible deviation from tool radius R for wear detection. If the Wear tolerance: radius?
entered value is exceeded, the TNC locks the tool (status I). Input
range: 0 to 0.9999 mm

DIRECT. Cutting direction of the tool for measuring the tool during rotation Cutting direction (M3 = )?

R_OFFS For tool length measurement: Tool offset between stylus center Tool offset: radius?
and tool center. Default setting: No value entered (offset = tool
radius)

L_OFFS Tool radius measurement: tool offset in addition to Tool offset: length?
offsetToolAxis between upper surface of stylus and lower
surface of tool. Default: 0

LBREAK Permissible deviation from tool length L for breakage detection. If Breakage tolerance: length?
the entered value is exceeded, the TNC locks the tool (status L).
Input range: 0 to 0.9999 mm

RBREAK Permissible deviation from tool radius R for breakage detection. If Breakage tolerance: radius?
the entered value is exceeded, the TNC locks the tool (status I).
Input range: 0 to 0.9999 mm

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Input examples for common tool types
Tool type CUT TT:R_OFFS TT:L_OFFS
Drill (no function) 0 (no offset required because
tool tip is to be measured)

End mill with diameter of 4 (4 teeth) 0 (no offset required because 0 (no additional offset
< 19 mm tool diameter is smaller than required for radius
the contact plate diameter of calibration; offset from
the TT) offsetToolAxis is used)

End mill with diameter of 4 (4 teeth) R (offset required because 0 (no additional offset
> 19 mm tool diameter is larger than required for radius
the contact plate diameter of calibration; offset from
the TT) offsetToolAxis is used)

Radius cutter 4 (4 teeth) 0 (no offset required because 5 (always define the tool
the south pole of the ball is to radius as the offset so that
be measured) the diameter is not
measured in the radius)

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 18.2 Calibrating the TT (Cycle 30 or 480, DIN/ISO: G480)
18.2 Calibrating the TT (Cycle 30 or 480,
DIN/ISO: G480)
Cycle run
The TT is calibrated with the measuring cycle TCH PROBE 30 or TCH
PROBE 480 (see also Differences between Cycles 31 to 33 and
Cycles 481 to 483 on page 419). The calibration process is automatic.
The TNC also measures the center misalignment of the calibrating tool
automatically by rotating the spindle by 180 after the first half of the
calibration cycle.
The calibrating tool must be a precisely cylindrical part, for example a
cylinder pin. The resulting calibration values are stored in the TNC
memory and are accounted for during subsequent tool measurement.

Please note while programming:

The functioning of the calibration cycle is dependent on

machine parameter CfgToolMeasurement. Refer to your
machine tool manual.
Before calibrating the touch probe, you must enter the
exact length and radius of the calibrating tool into the tool
table TOOL.T.
The position of the TT within the machine working space
must be defined by setting the Machine Parameters
centerPos > [0] to [2].
If you change the setting of any of the Machine
Parameters centerPos > [0] to [2], you must recalibrate.

Cycle parameters
U Clearance height: Enter the position in the spindle Example: NC blocks in old format
axis at which there is no danger of collision with the
workpiece or fixtures. The clearance height is 6 TOOL CALL 1 Z
referenced to the active workpiece datum. If you 7 TCH PROBE 30.0 CALIBRATE TT
enter such a small clearance height that the tool tip
would lie below the level of the probe contact, the 8 TCH PROBE 30.1 HEIGHT: +90
TNC automatically positions the tool above the level
of the probe contact (safety zone from Example: NC blocks in new format
safetyDistStylus). Input range: -99999.9999 to
99999.9999 6 TOOL CALL 1 Z
7 TCH PROBE 480 CALIBRATE TT
Q260=+100 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT

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18.3 Measuring the Tool Length (Cycle 31 or 481, DIN/ISO: G481)
18.3 Measuring the Tool Length
(Cycle 31 or 481, DIN/ISO:
G481)
Cycle run
To measure the tool length, program the measuring cycle TCH PROBE
31 or TCH PROBE 480 (see also Differences between Cycles 31 to
33 and Cycles 481 to 483 on page 419). Via input parameters you can
measure the length of a tool by three methods:
If the tool diameter is larger than the diameter of the measuring
surface of the TT, you can measure the tool while it is rotating.
If the tool diameter is smaller than the diameter of the measuring
surface of the TT, or if you are measuring the length of a drill or
spherical cutter, you can measure the tool while it is at standstill.
If the tool diameter is larger than the diameter of the measuring
surface of the TT, you can measure the individual teeth of the tool
while it is at standstill.

Cycle for measuring a tool during rotation

The control determines the longest tooth of a rotating tool by
positioning the tool to be measured at an offset to the center of the
touch probe system and then moving it toward the measuring surface
until it contacts the surface. The offset is programmed in the tool table
under Tool offset: Radius (TT: R_OFFS).

Cycle for measuring a tool during standstill (e.g. for drills)

The control positions the tool to be measured over the center of the
measuring surface. It then moves the non-rotating tool toward the
measuring surface of the TT until it touches the surface. To activate
this function, enter zero for the tool offset: Radius (TT: R_OFFS) in the
tool table.

Cycle for measuring individual teeth

The TNC pre-positions the tool to be measured to a position at the side
of the touch probe head. The distance from the tip of the tool to the
upper edge of the touch probe head is defined in offsetToolAxis. You
can enter an additional offset with tool offset: Length (TT: L_OFFS) in
the tool table. The TNC probes the tool radially during rotation to
determine the starting angle for measuring the individual teeth. It then
measures the length of each tooth by changing the corresponding
angle of spindle orientation. To activate this function, program TCH
PROBE 31 = 1 for CUTTER MEASUREMENT.

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 18.3 Measuring the Tool Length (Cycle 31 or 481, DIN/ISO: G481)
Please note while programming:

Before measuring a tool for the first time, enter the

following data on the tool into the tool table TOOL.T: the
approximate radius, the approximate length, the number
of teeth, and the cutting direction.
You can run an individual tooth measurement of tools with
up to 20 teeth.

Cycle parameters
U Measure tool=0 / Check tool=1: Select whether the Example: Measuring a rotating tool for the first
tool is to be measured for the first time or whether a time; old format
tool that has already been measured is to be
inspected. If the tool is being measured for the first 6 TOOL CALL 12 Z
time, the TNC overwrites the tool length L in the 7 TCH PROBE 31.0 TOOL LENGTH
central tool file TOOL.T by the delta value DL = 0. If
you wish to inspect a tool, the TNC compares the 8 TCH PROBE 31.1 CHECK: 0
measured length with the tool length L that is stored 9 TCH PROBE 31.2 HEIGHT: +120
in TOOL.T. It then calculates the positive or negative
deviation from the stored value and enters it into 10 TCH PROBE 31.3 PROBING THE TEETH: 0
TOOL.T as the delta value DL. The deviation can also
be used for Q parameter Q115. If the delta value is Example: Inspecting a tool and measuring the
greater than the permissible tool length tolerance for individual teeth and saving the status in Q5; old
wear or break detection, the TNC will lock the tool format
(status L in TOOL.T).
6 TOOL CALL 12 Z
U Parameter number for result?: Parameter number in
which the TNC stores the status of the 7 TCH PROBE 31.0 TOOL LENGTH
measurement: 8 TCH PROBE 31.1 CHECK: 1 Q5
0.0: Tool is within the tolerance
1.0: Tool is worn (LTOL exceeded) 9 TCH PROBE 31.2 HEIGHT: +120
2.0: Tool is broken (LBREAK exceeded). If you do not 10 TCH PROBE 31.3 PROBING THE TEETH: 1
wish to use the result of measurement within the
program, answer the dialog prompt with NO ENT.
Example: NC blocks in new format
U Clearance height: Enter the position in the spindle
axis at which there is no danger of collision with the 6 TOOL CALL 12 Z
workpiece or fixtures. The clearance height is
7 TCH PROBE 481 TOOL LENGTH
referenced to the active workpiece datum. If you
enter such a small clearance height that the tool tip Q340=1 ;CHECK
would lie below the level of the probe contact, the
Q260=+100 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
TNC automatically positions the tool above the level
of the probe contact (safety zone from Q341=1 ;PROBING THE TEETH
safetyDistStylus). Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U Cutter measurement? 0=No / 1=Yes: Choose whether
the control is to measure the individual teeth
(maximum of 20 teeth)

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18.4 Measuring the Tool Radius (Cycle 32 or 482, ISO: G482)
18.4 Measuring the Tool Radius
(Cycle 32 or 482, ISO: G482)
Cycle run
To measure the tool radius, program the cycle TCH PROBE 32 or TCH
PROBE 482 (see also Differences between Cycles 31 to 33 and
Cycles 481 to 483 on page 419). Via input parameters you can
measure the radius of a tool by two methods:
Measuring the tool while it is rotating.
Measuring the tool while it is rotating and subsequently measuring
the individual teeth.
The TNC pre-positions the tool to be measured to a position at the side
of the touch probe head. The distance from the tip of the milling tool
to the upper edge of the touch probe head is defined in
offsetToolAxis. The TNC probes the tool radially while it is rotating. If
you have programmed a subsequent measurement of individual teeth,
the control measures the radius of each tooth with the aid of oriented
spindle stops.

Please note while programming:

Before measuring a tool for the first time, enter the

following data on the tool into the tool table TOOL.T: the
approximate radius, the approximate length, the number
of teeth, and the cutting direction.
Cylindrical tools with diamond surfaces can be measured
with stationary spindle. To do so, define the number of
teeth (CUT) with 0 in the tool table and adjust the machine
parameter CfgToolMeasurement. Refer to your machine
tool manual.

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 18.4 Measuring the Tool Radius (Cycle 32 or 482, ISO: G482)
Cycle parameters
U Measure tool=0 / Check tool=1: Select whether the Example: Measuring a rotating tool for the first
tool is to be measured for the first time or whether a time; old format
tool that has already been measured is to be
inspected. If the tool is being measured for the first 6 TOOL CALL 12 Z
time, the TNC overwrites the tool radius R in the 7 TCH PROBE 32.0 TOOL RADIUS
central tool file TOOL.T by the delta value DR = 0. If
you wish to inspect a tool, the TNC compares the 8 TCH PROBE 32.1 CHECK: 0
measured radius with the tool radius R that is stored 9 TCH PROBE 32.2 HEIGHT: +120
in TOOL.T. It then calculates the positive or negative
deviation from the stored value and enters it into 10 TCH PROBE 32.3 PROBING THE TEETH: 0
TOOL.T as the delta value DR. The deviation can also
be used for Q parameter Q116. If the delta value is Example: Inspecting a tool and measuring the
greater than the permissible tool radius tolerance for individual teeth and saving the status in Q5; old
wear or break detection, the TNC will lock the tool format
(status L in TOOL.T).
6 TOOL CALL 12 Z
U Parameter number for result?: Parameter number in
which the TNC stores the status of the 7 TCH PROBE 32.0 TOOL RADIUS
measurement: 8 TCH PROBE 32.1 CHECK: 1 Q5
0.0: Tool is within the tolerance
1.0: Tool is worn (RTOL exceeded) 9 TCH PROBE 32.2 HEIGHT: +120
2.0: Tool is broken (RBREAK exceeded). If you do not 10 TCH PROBE 32.3 PROBING THE TEETH: 1
wish to use the result of measurement within the
program, answer the dialog prompt with NO ENT.
Example: NC blocks in new format
U Clearance height: Enter the position in the spindle
axis at which there is no danger of collision with the 6 TOOL CALL 12 Z
workpiece or fixtures. The clearance height is
7 TCH PROBE 482 TOOL RADIUS
referenced to the active workpiece datum. If you
enter such a small clearance height that the tool tip Q340=1 ;CHECK
would lie below the level of the probe contact, the
Q260=+100 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
TNC automatically positions the tool above the level
of the probe contact (safety zone from Q341=1 ;PROBING THE TEETH
safetyDistStylus). Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U Cutter measurement? 0=No / 1=Yes: Choose whether
the control is also to measure the individual teeth
(maximum of 20 teeth)

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 18.5 Measuring Tool Length and
18.5 Measuring Tool Length and Radius (Cycle 33 or 483, ISO: G483)
Radius (Cycle 33 or 483, ISO:
G483)
Cycle run
To measure both the length and radius of a tool, program the
measuring cycle TCH PROBE 33 or TCH PROBE 482 (see also
Differences between Cycles 31 to 33 and Cycles 481 to 483 on
page 419). This cycle is particularly suitable for the first measurement
of tools, as it saves time when compared with individual
measurement of length and radius. In input parameters you can select
the desired type of measurement:
Measuring the tool while it is rotating.
Measuring the tool while it is rotating and subsequently measuring
the individual teeth.
The TNC measures the tool in a fixed programmed sequence. First it
measures the tool radius, then the tool length. The sequence of
measurement is the same as for measuring cycles 31 and 32.

Please note while programming:

Before measuring a tool for the first time, enter the

following data on the tool into the tool table TOOL.T: the
approximate radius, the approximate length, the number
of teeth, and the cutting direction.
Cylindrical tools with diamond surfaces can be measured
with stationary spindle. To do so, define the number of
teeth (CUT) with 0 in the tool table and adjust the machine
parameter CfgToolMeasurement. Refer to your machine
tool manual.

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 18.5 Measuring Tool Length and Radius (Cycle 33 or 483, ISO: G483)
Cycle parameters
U Measure tool=0 / Check tool=1: Select whether the Example: Measuring a rotating tool for the first
tool is to be measured for the first time or whether a time; old format
tool that has already been measured is to be
inspected. If the tool is being measured for the first 6 TOOL CALL 12 Z
time, the TNC overwrites the tool radius R and the 7 TCH PROBE 33.0 MEASURE TOOL
tool length L in the central tool file TOOL.T by the
delta values DR = 0 and DL = 0. If you wish to inspect 8 TCH PROBE 33.1 CHECK: 0
a tool, the TNC compares the measured data with the 9 TCH PROBE 33.2 HEIGHT: +120
tool data stored in TOOL.T. The TNC calculates the
deviations and enters them as positive or negative 10 TCH PROBE 33.3 PROBING THE TEETH: 0
delta values DR and DL in TOOL.T. The deviations are
also available in the Q parameters Q115 and Q116. If Example: Inspecting a tool and measuring the
the delta values are greater than the permissible tool individual teeth and saving the status in Q5; old
tolerances for wear or break detection, the TNC will format
lock the tool (status L in TOOL.T).
6 TOOL CALL 12 Z
U Parameter number for result?: Parameter number in
which the TNC stores the status of the 7 TCH PROBE 33.0 MEASURE TOOL
measurement: 8 TCH PROBE 33.1 CHECK: 1 Q5
0.0: Tool is within the tolerance
1.0: Tool is worn (LTOL or/and RTOL exceeded) 9 TCH PROBE 33.2 HEIGHT: +120
2.0: Tool is broken (LBREAK or/and RBREAK exceeded). 10 TCH PROBE 33.3 PROBING THE TEETH: 1
If you do not wish to use the result of measurement
within the program, answer the dialog prompt with
NO ENT. Example: NC blocks in new format

U Clearance height: Enter the position in the spindle 6 TOOL CALL 12 Z

axis at which there is no danger of collision with the
7 TCH PROBE 483 MEASURE TOOL
workpiece or fixtures. The clearance height is
referenced to the active workpiece datum. If you Q340=1 ;CHECK
enter such a small clearance height that the tool tip
Q260=+100 ;CLEARANCE HEIGHT
would lie below the level of the probe contact, the
TNC automatically positions the tool above the level Q341=1 ;PROBING THE TEETH
of the probe contact (safety zone from
safetyDistStylus). Input range 99999.9999 to
99999.9999
U Cutter measurement? 0=No / 1=Yes: Choose whether
the control is also to measure the individual teeth
(maximum of 20 teeth)

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Touch Probe Cycles: Automatic Tool Measurement
 Index
Symbole D P
3-D touch probes ... 36, 278 Datum shift Pattern definition ... 44
With datum tables ... 244 Pecking ... 77, 84
A Within the program ... 243 Deepened starting point ... 80, 85
Angle of a plane, measuring ... 405 Deepened starting point for Point pattern
Angle, measuring in a plane ... 405 drilling ... 80, 85 Circular ... 159
Automatic tool measurement ... 421 Drilling ... 61, 69, 77 Linear ... 162
Axis-specific scaling ... 256 Deepened starting point ... 80, 85 Overview ... 158
Drilling cycles ... 58 Point patterns
B Dwell time ... 269 Point tables ... 52
Back boring ... 73 Positioning logic ... 283
Basic rotation E Preset table ... 312
Measuring during program External thread milling ... 118 Presetting automatically ... 310
run ... 288 Center of 4 holes ... 351
Setting directly ... 302 F Center of bolt hole circle ... 345
Bolt hole circle ... 159 Face milling ... 233 Center of circular pocket (or
Bolt hole circle, measuring ... 401 FCL function ... 6 hole) ... 328
Bore milling ... 81 Feature content level ... 6 Center of circular stud ... 332
Boring ... 65 Floor finishing ... 183 Center of rectangular pocket ... 320
Center of rectangular stud ... 324
C H In any axis ... 355
Centering ... 59 Helical thread drilling/milling ... 114 In inside corner ... 341
Circle, measuring from inside ... 376 Hole, measuring ... 376 In the touch probe axis ... 349
Circle, measuring from outside ... 380 Outside corner ... 336
Circular pocket K Ridge center ... 317
Roughing+finishing ... 132 Key-way milling Slot center ... 313
Circular slot Roughing+finishing ... 136 Probing feed rate ... 282
Roughing+finishing ... 141 Program call
Circular stud ... 150 M
Via cycle ... 270
Classification of results ... 367 Machine parameters for 3-D touch
Compensating workpiece misalignment probes ... 281 R
By measuring two points of a Machining patterns ... 44 Reaming ... 63
line ... 290 Measurement results in Q Recording the results of
Over two holes ... 293 parameters ... 312, 367 measurement ... 365
Over two studs ... 296 Measuring angles ... 373 Rectangular pocket
Via rotary axis ... 299, 303 Mirror image ... 250 Roughing+finishing ... 127
Confidence range ... 282 Multiple measurements ... 282 Rectangular pocket
Consider basic rotation ... 278 measurement ... 388
Contour cycles ... 168 O
Rectangular stud ... 146
Contour train ... 186 Oriented spindle stop ... 272
Rectangular stud, measuring ... 384
Coordinate transformation ... 242 Reference point
Coordinate, measuring a single ... 398 Save in a datum table ... 312
Cycle Save in the preset table ... 312
Calling ... 42 Result parameters ... 312, 367
Defining ... 41 Ridge, measuring from outside ... 395
Cycles and point tables ... 55 Rotation ... 252
Cylinder surface Rough out: See SL Cycles: Rough-out
Contour machining ... 197 Ruled surface ... 229
Ridge machining ... 203
Slot machining ... 200

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Index S U
Scaling factor ... 254 Universal drilling ... 69, 77
Side finishing ... 184
Single-fluted deep-hole drilling ... 84 W
SL Cycles Width, measuring from inside ... 392
SL cycles Width, measuring from outside ... 395
Contour data ... 176 Working plane, tilting the ... ... 258
Contour geometry cycle ... 171 Cycle ... 258
Contour train ... 186 Guide ... 264
Floor finishing ... 183 Workpiece measurement ... 364
Fundamentals ... 168, 222
Overlapping contours ... 172, 216
Pilot drilling ... 178
Rough-out ... 180
Side finishing ... 184
SL Cycles with Complex Contour
Formula
SL cycles with simple contour
formula ... 222
Slot width, measuring ... 392

T
Tapping
With a floating tap holder ... 93
With chip breaking ... 98
Without floating tap holder ... 95, 98
Thread drilling/milling ... 110
Thread milling, fundamentals ... 101
Thread milling, internal ... 103
Thread milling/countersinking ... 106
Tilting the working plane ... 258
Tolerance monitoring ... 368
Tool compensation ... 368
Tool measurement ... 421
Calibrating the TT ... 423
Machine parameters ... 420
Measuring tool length and
radius ... 428
Tool length ... 424
Tool radius ... 426
Tool monitoring ... 368
Touch probe cycles
Touch probe cycles for automatic
operation ... 280
Touch probe data ... 285
Touch probe table ... 284

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 Overview
Overview
Fixed Cycles
Cycle DEF- CALL-
Cycle designation Page
number active active
7 Datum shift Page 243

8 Mirror image Page 250

9 Dwell time Page 269

10 Rotation Page 252

11 Scaling factor Page 254

12 Program call Page 270

13 Oriented spindle stop Page 272

14 Contour definition Page 171

19 Tilting the working plane Page 258

20 Contour data SL II Page 176

21 Pilot drilling SL II Page 178

22 Rough out SL II Page 180

23 Floor finishing SL II Page 183

24 Side finishing SL II Page 184

25 Contour train Page 186

26 Axis-specific scaling Page 256

27 Cylinder surface Page 197

28 Cylindrical surface slot Page 200

29 Cylinder surface ridge Page 203

32 Tolerance Page 273

200 Drilling Page 61

201 Reaming Page 63

202 Boring Page 65

203 Universal drilling Page 69

204 Back boring Page 73

205 Universal pecking Page 77

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Overview
Cycle DEF- CALL-
Cycle designation Page
number active active
206 Tapping with a floating tap holder, new Page 93

207 Rigid tapping, new Page 95

208 Bore milling Page 81

209 Tapping with chip breaking Page 98

220 Circular point pattern Page 159

221 Linear point pattern Page 162

230 Multipass milling Page 227

231 Ruled surface Page 229

232 Face milling Page 233

240 Centering Page 59

241 Single-fluted deep-hole drilling Page 84

247 Datum setting Page 249

251 Rectangular pocket (complete machining) Page 127

252 Circular pocket (complete machining) Page 132

253 Key-way milling Page 136

254 Circular slot Page 141

256 Rectangular stud (complete machining) Page 146

257 Circular stud (complete machining) Page 150

262 Thread milling Page 103

263 Thread milling/countersinking Page 106

264 Thread drilling/milling Page 110

265 Helical thread drilling/milling Page 114

267 Outside thread milling Page 118

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Touch probe cycles
Cycle DEF- CALL-
Cycle designation Page
number active active
0 Reference plane Page 370

1 Polar datum Page 371

3 Measuring Page 415

30 Calibrating the TT Page 423

31 Measure/Inspect the tool length Page 424

32 Measure/Inspect the tool radius Page 426

33 Measure/Inspect the tool length and the tool radius Page 428

400 Basic rotation using two points Page 290

401 Basic rotation from two holes Page 293

402 Basic rotation from two studs Page 296

403 Compensate misalignment with rotary axis Page 299

404 Set basic rotation Page 302

405 Compensate misalignment with the C axis Page 303

408 Reference point at slot center (FCL 3 function) Page 313

409 Reference point at ridge center (FCL 3 function) Page 317

410 Datum from inside of rectangle Page 320

411 Datum from outside of rectangle Page 324

412 Datum from inside of circle (hole) Page 328

413 Datum from outside of circle (stud) Page 332

414 Datum from outside of corner Page 336

415 Datum from inside of corner Page 341

416 Datum from circle center Page 345

417 Datum in touch probe axis Page 349

418 Datum at center between four holes Page 351

419 Datum in any one axis Page 355

420 Workpiecemeasure angle Page 373

421 Workpiecemeasure hole (center and diameter of hole) Page 376

422 Workpiecemeasure circle from outside (diameter of circular stud) Page 380

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Overview
Cycle DEF- CALL-
Cycle designation Page
number active active
423 Workpiecemeasure rectangle from inside Page 384

424 Workpiecemeasure rectangle from outside Page 388

425 Workpiecemeasure inside width (slot) Page 392

426 Workpiecemeasure outside width (ridge) Page 395

427 Workpiecemeasure in any selectable axis Page 398

430 Workpiecemeasure bolt hole circle Page 401

431 Workpiecemeasure plane Page 401

480 Calibrating the TT Page 423

481 Measure/Inspect the tool length Page 424

482 Measure/Inspect the tool radius Page 426

483 Measure/Inspect the tool length and the tool radius Page 428

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