3.2.5.8 Side Surfacing Machining


Side surfacing machining includes outside-in rectangular/circular side surfacing and inside-out rectangular/circular side surfacing. The sequence of side surfacing machining is below:


(1)

The tool move rapidly to the start position Center X/Y (X,Y) and the start height, which is Center Z (Z value) + Clearance (C value).

(2)

The tool descends to Length/Depth Z (W value) with Feed Rate (F value), then, side surfacing machining is started according to the selected cutting direction and the input feed rate.

(3)

When side surfacing machining command is finished, the tool ascends to the start height and stay at the center position Center X/Y (X,Y).


Note:

When starting side surfacing machining, the tool will first cut into the side surfacing machining surface in a semi-circular path. When the side surfacing machining is completed, the tool will also leave the side surfacing machining surface in a semicircular path (Please refer to the sample diagram).