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6.4 Path Contours—Cartesian Coordinates
6.4 Path Contours—Cartesian
Coordinates
Overview of path functions
Function Path function key Tool movement Required input Page
Line L Straight line Coordinates of the end
points of the straight line
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Chamfer CHF
Chamfer between two
straight lines
Chamfer side length Page 219
Circle Center CC None Coordinates of the circle
center or pole
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Circle C
Circular arc around a circle
center CC to an arc end
point
Coordinates of the arc end
point, direction of rotation
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Circular arc CR
Circular arc with a certain
radius
Coordinates of the arc end
point, arc radius, direction
of rotation
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Circular arc CT
Circular arc with tangential
connection to the
preceding and subsequent
contour elements
Coordinates of the arc end
point
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Corner Rounding RND
Circular arc with tangential
connection to the
preceding and subsequent
contour elements
Rounding radius R Page 220
FK Free Contour
Programming
Straight line or circular path
with any connection to the
preceding contour element
see "Path Contours—FK
Free Contour
Programming", page 238
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