Programming technology functions (cycles)
8.5 Contour milling
Turning
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8.5.5 Changing the contour
Function
You can change a previously created contour later.
If you want to create a contour that is similar to an existing contour, you can copy the
existing one, rename it and just alter selected contour elements.
Individual contour elements can be
● added,
● changed,
● inserted or
● deleted.
Procedure for changing a contour element
1. Open the part program or ShopTurn program to be executed.
2. With the cursor, select the program block where you want to change the
contour. Open the geometry processor.
The individual contour elements are listed.
3. Position the cursor at the position where a contour element is to be
inserted or changed.
4. Select the desired contour element with the cursor.
5. Enter the parameters in the input screen or delete the element and
select a new element.
6. Press the "Accept" softkey.
The desired contour element is inserted in the contour or changed.
Procedure for deleting a contour element
1. Open the part program or ShopTurn program to be executed.
2. Position the cursor on the contour element that you want to delete.
3. Press the "Delete element" softkey.
4. Press the "Delete" softkey.
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