Parameterisation

Required input parameters

Input parameters

Description

@P1

Reference plane (absolute)

@P2

Retraction plane (absolute)

@P3

Safety clearance in Z (relative to reference plane/machining height)

@P4

Pocket depth (relative to reference plane)

@P5

Maximum infeed in Z

@P6

Maximum infeed in XY

(Maximum V.G.WZ_AKT.R is recommended to avoid residual material)

@P31

Machining mode:

1: Roughing

2: Finishing

3: Roughing and finishing

@P50

Identification number of the pocket contour

Optional input parameters

Input parameters

Description

@P7 (optional)

Pitch of plunge helix

Default value = 10% of tool radius

@P8 (optional)

Radius of plunge helix

Default value = 50% of tool radius

@P15 (optional)

Finishing allowance at base

Default value = 0

@P16 (optional)

Finishing allowance at edge

Default value = 0

@P20 (optional)

Feedrate for roughing for milling in the XY plane (specified in mm/min, inch/min)

@P21 (optional)

Feedrate for roughing in Z (specified in mm/min, inch/min)

@P22 (optional)

Feedrate for finishing for infeed in Z (specified in mm/min, inch/min)

The default value is the feedrate for roughing

@P23 (optional)

Feedrate for finishing for milling in the XY plane (specified in mm/min, inch/min)

The default value is the feedrate for roughing

@P25 (optional)

Spindle speed for finishing (specified in rpm)

@P30 (optional)

Machining direction

0: Down milling (default)

1: Up milling

@P32 (optional)

Infeed mode in Z

1: Vertical

2: Helical (default)

@P135 (optional)

Maximum infeed in XY for edge finishing

Default value is the maximum infeed in XY for roughing / base roughing

@P171 (optional)

Feedrate for plunging in previously milled areas

Default value is the feedrate for roughing for the infeed in Z

@P51 (optional)

Identification number of an island contour

@P52 (optional)

Identification number of an island contour

@P53 (optional)

Identification number of an island contour

@P54 (optional)

Identification number of an island contour

@P55 (optional)

Identification number of an island contour

@P56 (optional)

Identification number of an island contour

@P57 (optional)

Identification number of an island contour

@P58 (optional)

Identification number of an island contour

@P59 (optional)

Identification number of an island contour

@P60 (optional)

Identification number of an island contour

The function of the parameters acting in the XY plane is derived largely from the graphic below:

SysMillContourPocket - 2D view
SysMillContourPocket - 2D view

Parameters which mainly refer to the Z axis are displayed in the graphic below:

SysMillContourPocket - 3D view
SysMillContourPocket - 3D view