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Contouring
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Menu: Turning | Turning | Contouring
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To make a contouring of the finish part , by respecting the possible stocks to leave on this one. These offsets are modifiable directly without leaving function.
Furthermore, this operation works with radius compensation and takes into account the angles of the tool.
The contouring operation is done by taking into account the angles of the tools (HA/VA). It is therefore possible to plunge only where it's possible. So the user doesn't have to take into account these angles.
Select the "Turning
| Turning | Contouring" function or click the icon.
If there are several parts, indicate the part to machine.
Click the starting face (or the starting element) for the machining.
Select the last face (or last element) on which the machining should finish. The user can select
The button STARTING FACE or right click when the beginning and end faces are identical in topological mode.
The button ENTIRE PROFILE or right click in automatic mode to machine all the profile.
The button STARTING CURVE when the beginning and end entities are identical in automatic mode.
Select the tool to use for the operation.
Specify the different parameters in the tab dialogue box which appears.
Enter the comment which appears on the machine block listing meant for the NC operator. This comment will also appear when the user wishes to take a look at or modify an operation, using the Operation/ Operations manager function.
Eventually, enter a codified remark which will be interpreted by the post-processor, in a specific manner predefined by the user and the post-processor redactor.
Validate entries made into the dialogue box by clicking on OK.
The user can use the Topological mode or the Automatic mode to access to this function
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