# Overview

## Task

The functions permit a simplified programming for the surface machining of:

- round tubes,
- polygonal tubes (profiled tubes) and
- open polygonal tubes (L/U profiles)

Depending on the application, the geometry is specified as Cartesian either on the lateral surface projection on as a parallel projection onto the workpiece. Different machining variants are possible here on 3/4-axis or 5/6-axis machines.

## Characteristics

The function can only be enabled exclusively for Cartesian and kinematic transformations.

## Parametrisation

Specific kinematics with corresponding parameter sets are required for machining variants (see chapter Parameters).

## Programming

A kinematic transformation is actually selected by specific variants of the #CYL command. In this case, a kinematic is implicitly selected (#KIN ID [..]).

## Notice

Transformations are additional options and subject to the purchase of a license.