9.17 Arc Array Drilling


Arc array drilling means drilling 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.

SpindleRPM

Rotating speed of spindle.

SpindleDir

CW

Spindle rotates in CW.

CCW

Spindle rotates in CCW.

H ZUpper

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

M HoleMode

Simple

Drill to the designated depth directly.

Peck

Lift Z up a fixed distance after every step of drilling until reaching the designated depth.

Retract

Lift Z up to the ZUpper after every step of drilling until reaching the designated depth.

Q StepDepth

Depth per drilling of peck/retract mode.

N PauseSec

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

S ZDirFeed

Feedrate of Z moving. (mm/min)