WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-41
OD Straight Thread Type
The following fields are available when OD Straight is selected in the Thread Type field:
Figure 2–27. Threading Cycle Geometry Tab OD Straight Thread Type
• Z START—identifies the Z axis starting location for the Threading cycle. The
tool begins cutting at the programmed feedrate at this location. When the
Thread Type is Face, this field changes to X Start (DIA) or (RAD).
• Z END—identifies the Z axis end location for the Threading cycle. The tool
stops cutting at this location. When the Thread Type is Face, this field
changes to X End (DIA) or (RAD).
• Z CLEARANCE—identifies the distance that the tool should be moved away
from the part after the Threading cycle.
• X CLEARANCE—identifies the distance that the tool should be raised from
the part after the Threading cycle.
• MAJOR DIAMETER—indicates the outer diameter of the part. This diameter
is shown as 1 in the following figure.
• MINOR DIAMETER—indicates the inner diameter of the part. This diameter
is shown as 2 in the following figure.
Figure 2–28. Major Diameter (1) and Minor Diameter (2)
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