Contour element
Symbol
Meaning
Pole
Straight diagonal or circle in po‐
lar coordinates
Finish contour
END
End of contour definition
The different colors of the symbols indicate their status:
Foreground
Background
Meaning
Black
Blue
Cursor on new element
Black
Orange
Cursor on current element
Black
White
Normal element
Red
White
Element not currently evaluated
(element will only be evaluated
when it is selected with the cur‐
sor)
Graphical display
The progress of contour programming is shown in broken-line graphics while the contour
elements are being entered.
When the contour element has been created, it can be displayed in different line styles and
colors:
● Black: Programmed contour
● Orange: Current contour element
● Green dashed: Alternative element
● Blue dotted: Partially defined element
The scaling of the coordinate system is adjusted automatically to match the complete contour.
The position of the coordinate system is displayed in the graphics window.
10.5.3
Creating a new contour
Function
For each contour that you want to cut, you must create a new contour.
The first step in creating a contour is to specify a starting point. Enter the contour element. The
contour processor then automatically defines the end of the contour.
Programming technological functions (cycles)
10.5 Contour turning - Milling/turning machine
Milling
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