64 First Steps with the iTNC 530
1.3 Programming the first part
Depart the contour
Select the departure function DEP CT
Center angle? Enter the departure angle, e.g. 90°,
and confirm with the ENT key
Circle radius? Enter the departure radius, e.g. 8 mm,
and confirm with the ENT key
Feed rate F=? Enter the positioning feed rate, e.g.
3000 mm/min and confirm with the ENT key
Miscellaneous function M? Switch off the coolant,
e.g. M9, with the END key: The TNC saves the entered
positioning block
Retract the tool: Press the orange axis key Z in order
to get clear in the tool axis, and enter the value for the
position to be approached, e.g. 250. Confirm with the
ENT key
Confirm Radius comp.: RL/RR/no comp? by pressing
the ENT key: Do not activate the radius compensation
Confirm Feed rate F=? with the ENT key: Move at
rapid traverse (FMAX)
Miscellaneous function M? Enter M2 to end the
program and confirm with the END key: The TNC
saves the entered positioning block
Further information on this topic
Complete example with NC blocks: See "Example: Linear
movements and chamfers with Cartesian coordinates", page 242
Creating a new program: See "Creating and writing programs", page
107
Approaching/departing contours: See "Contour approach and
departure", page 225
Programming contours: See "Overview of path functions", page 233
Programmable feed rates: See "Possible feed rate input", page 112
Tool radius compensation: See "Tool radius compensation", page
215
Miscellaneous functions (M): See "Miscellaneous functions for
program run control, spindle and coolant", page 379