3.23.1 Activate machine data (NEWCONF)....................................................................................988
3.23.2 Check scope of NC language present (STRINGIS) .............................................................989
3.23.3 Interactively call the window from the part program (MMC).................................................992
3.23.4 Process DataShare - Output to an external device/file (EXTOPEN, WRITE,
EXTCLOSE):........................................................................................................................997
3.23.5 Alarms (SETAL) .................................................................................................................1001
3.23.6 Define blank (WORKPIECE)..............................................................................................1002
3.23.7 Switch language mode (G290, G291)................................................................................1006
3.24 User stock removal programs ............................................................................................1009
3.24.1 Supporting functions for stock removal ..............................................................................1009
3.24.2 Generate contour table (CONTPRON) ..............................................................................1009
3.24.3 Generate coded contour table (CONTDCON) ...................................................................1015
3.24.4 Determine point of intersection between two contour elements (INTERSEC) ...................1019
3.24.5 Execute the contour elements of a table block-by-block (EXECTAB)................................1020
3.24.6 Calculate circle data (CALCDAT).......................................................................................1021
3.24.7 Deactivate contour preparation (EXECUTE)......................................................................1023
3.25 Programming cycles externally ..........................................................................................1024
3.25.1 Technology cycles..............................................................................................................1024
3.25.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................1024
3.25.1.2 Technology-specific overview ............................................................................................1025
3.25.1.3 HOLES1 – row position pattern..........................................................................................1027
3.25.1.4 HOLES2 – circle or pitch circle position pattern .................................................................1027
3.25.1.5 POCKET3 – rectangular pocket .........................................................................................1029
3.25.1.6 POCKET4 – circular pocket ...............................................................................................1032
3.25.1.7 SLOT1 - longitudinal slot....................................................................................................1034
3.25.1.8 SLOT2 - circumferential slot...............................................................................................1037
3.25.1.9 LONGHOLE - elongated hole ............................................................................................1039
3.25.1.10 CYCLE60 – engraving........................................................................................................1041
3.25.1.11 CYCLE61 - Face milling.....................................................................................................1044
3.25.1.12 CYCLE62 - contour call......................................................................................................1046
3.25.1.13 CYCLE63 – contour pocket milling / contour pocket residual material / contour spigot
milling / contour spigot residual material ............................................................................1046
3.25.1.14 CYCLE64 - Predrilling contour pocket ...............................................................................1049
3.25.1.15 CYCLE70 - thread milling...................................................................................................1051
3.25.1.16 CYCLE72 - Path milling .....................................................................................................1052
3.25.1.17 CYCLE76 – rectangular spigot...........................................................................................1055
3.25.1.18 CYCLE77 – circular spigot .................................................................................................1058
3.25.1.19 CYCLE78 - Drill thread milling ...........................................................................................1060
3.25.1.20 CYCLE79 - multi-edge .......................................................................................................1062
3.25.1.21 CYCLE81 - drilling, centering.............................................................................................1064
3.25.1.22 CYCLE82 - drilling, counterboring......................................................................................1065
3.25.1.23 CYCLE83 – deep-hole drilling 1 .........................................................................................1068
3.25.1.24 CYCLE84 - tapping without compensating chuck ..............................................................1071
3.25.1.25 CYCLE85 - reaming ...........................................................................................................1074
3.25.1.26 CYCLE86 - boring ..............................................................................................................1075
3.25.1.27 CYCLE92 - cut-off ..............................................................................................................1076
3.25.1.28 CYCLE95 - contour cutting ................................................................................................1078
3.25.1.29 CYCLE98 - thread chain ....................................................................................................1080
3.25.1.30 CYCLE99 - thread turning..................................................................................................1084
3.25.1.31 CYCLE435 - Set dresser coordinate system .....................................................................1089
3.25.1.32 CYCLE495 - form-truing.....................................................................................................1089
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