9.22 Arc Array Tapping
Arc array tapping means tapping holes in an arc array.
Geometry
X CenterX |
The distance from the origin of workpiece to the center of the arc in X direction. |
Y CenterY |
The distance from the origin of workpiece to the center of the arc in Y direction. |
Z StartZ |
The distance from the origin of workpiece to the upper surface of removed area in Z direction. |
D Depth |
Depth of removal. |
R Radius |
Radius of the arc. |
S StartAng |
Take the positive X direction as 0, and counter clockwise is positive. The angle of the line from center to the first point in this array. |
A DeltaAng |
The angular difference between two neighboring holes. |
N Count |
Count of holes. |
Manufacture
ToolNumber |
Order of desired tool in tool table. |
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SpindleRPM |
Rotating speed of spindle. |
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H ZUpper |
Z axis would halt at this position which is related to StartZ before and after tapping. |
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M HoleMode
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SimpleL |
Tapping to the designated depth directly with left-handed thread. |
SimpleR |
Tapping to the designated depth directly with right-handed thread. |
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PeckL |
Lift Z up a fixed distance after every step of tapping until reaching the designated depth. Left-handed thread. |
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PeckR |
Lift Z up a fixed distance after every step of tapping until reaching the designated depth. Right-handed thread. |
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P Pitch |
Pitch of the thread. |
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Q StepDepth |
Depth per drilling of peck mode. |
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N PauseSec |
Pause for a while when it reached the bottom of a hole. This setting is only valid on simple tapping. |