
B–62444E–1/04
3. CREATING MACHINING
PROGRAMS FOR LATHES
WITH THE C–AXIS
EXAMPLES OF CREATING
PROGRAMS
517
NOTE
When entering contour data for notching and cylindrical
machining around the C–axis, it is impossible to specify an
arc with a center angle of 180°C or greater (semi–circle to
full circle).
[ ] (Figure pattern)
INPUT
INPUT
180
INPUT (Center angle)
60
INPUT (C–coordinate of the cented of an arc)
50
INPUT (Z–coordinate of the cented of an arc)
[INSERT]
[ + ]
[TRANS] (Figure pattern)
110
INPUT (Clearance X–coordinate)
120
INPUT (Start point C–coordinate for another figure)
50
INPUT (Start point Z–coordinate for another figure)
[INSERT]
[ + ]
[ ] (Figure pattern)
After placing the cursor on the angle (K/J=), SPECIFY:
30
INPUT (Angle)
[INSERT]
[ ↓ ] (Figure pattern)
INPUT
200
INPUT (End point Z–coordinate)
[INSERT]
[ + ]
[ ] (Figure pattern)
120
INPUT (Slanted line end point C–coordinate)
50
INPUT (Slanted line end point Z–coordinate)
INPUT
30
INPUT (Angle)
[INSERT]
[ + ]
[FIGURE END]
½
¾
(3) Displaying the figure of a product
Pressing the [PLOT] soft key displays the figure of the product in
the multiwindow.
[PLOT] (Displays the figure of the product.)
[RETURN] (Returns to the original screen.)