9.24 Radial Array Tapping


Radial array tapping means tapping holes in a radial array.



Geometry


             

X CenterX

The distance from the origin of workpiece to the center of the circle in X direction.

Y CenterY

The distance from the origin of workpiece to the center of the circle 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 StartR

Radius of the first circle.

I DeltaR

The radial difference between two neighboring circle.

M Count

Count of holes in radial direction.

N N-parts

Number of parts that circular array is divided into.

A Rotate

A counterclockwise rotation around the center with designated angle.


Manufacture


           

ToolNumber

Order of desired tool in tool table.

SpindleRPM

Rotating speed of spindle.

H ZUpper

Z axis would halt at this position which is related to StartZ before and after tapping.

M HoleMode

SimpleL

Tapping to the designated depth directly with left-handed thread.

SinpleR

Tapping to the designated depth directly with right-handed thread.

PeckL

Lift Z up a fixed distance after every step of tapping until reaching the designated depth. Left-handed thread.

PeckR

Lift Z up a fixed distance after every step of tapping until reaching the designated depth. Right-handed thread.

P Pitch

Pitch of the thread.

Q StepDepth

Depth per drilling of peck mode.

N PauseSec

Pause for a while when it reached the bottom of a hole. This setting is only valid on simple tapping.