RADIUS TURNING IN GENERAL
The ELS can also turn radii. Convex and concave inner and outer radii are possible. The radii
may be circular or elliptical in shape. Thus a lot of curvatures are possible, there are no limits
to the imagination.
The radius of the tool is compensated when turning radii. This is important so that the result is
accurate. The radius of the cutting edge must be specied in the parameter menu under Tool
Corner Radius. The compensation for some operations in X and Z direction moves further than
the set values would suggest, please note this during planning.
In addition, the backlash of the X axis must be accurately measured and entered.
Moving axes and directions:
• X towards the chuck (-X)
• Z towards the chuck (-Z)
Required data:
• Feed in mm/rev
• ZP: Length of machining in Z direction, must be negative.
• XP: Cutting depth in X-direction, must be negative.
• Tool Corner Radius in mm (accessible via parameter menu)
• Correctly set backlash on both axes
Limitations in dimensions: None
Maximum speed: 3000 rpm
The speed can be freely changed during the cut. A stop can be made at any time by pressing
the STOP button.
In all radius cycles the following parameters are available in the parameter menu:
The parameter menu allows quick access to useful settings. It can be reached by navigating
down with the DOWN key. If you change from Feed -> ZP -> XP further down, you enter the
parameter menu. Exit the menu by pressing the UP key or LEFT.
• Tool Corner Radius - The radius of the cutting edge, very important for correct radius com-
pensation.
• X Ap Finish - Depth of the last nishing pass in mm.
• Finish feed rate - Speed of the nishing pass, either as a percentage of the feed rate set, or if
it continues to exceed 100%, also in discrete values in mm/revolution. The roughing pass is
then carried out at the feed rate set in the mode, the last nishing pass at the speed set here
in the parameter menu. So you can roughen quickly and nish slowly to save time.
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