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B500
B500
Notes
Milling Section 5
Unit
N
(Polygon)
Number of edges
N
(Circular
slot)
Number of slots
NT
(Thread
milling)
Number of teeth per cutter
P
(Thread
milling)
Thread pitch…
in modulus: modulus = pitch/π
in mm/rev
in inch/rev
in threads per inch
The thread pitch depends on the tool used
modulus
mm/rev
in/rev
Threads/"
PL
Machining plane
G17 (XY)
G18 (ZX)
G19 (YZ)
Positioning
(Circular
slot)
Positioning between the slots:
Straight:
The next location is approached along a
straight line at rapid traverse.
Circle:
The next location is approached along a
circular path at the programmed feedrate
R1
(Polygon)
Rounding radius
mm
R2
(Path milling)
Leaving radius
(only when leaving with "quarter circle or semi
circle")
mm