Down channel

A down channel has the function of a master channel. The channel couplings that it triggers implicitly initiate the different phases of the erosion process.

The channel couplings must be executed in a fixed sequence. The sequence for an EDM program is as follows:

1. Start the main NC program in the down channel.
2. Positioning
3. Activate the escape channel.
4. Start the erosion process on a path (optional).
5. Activate the orbit channel and start the erosion process for orbiting. (optional)
6. Deactivate the auxiliary channels.
7. Electrode escape and end of machining

Attention

When coupling/decoupling, the channels must be at standstill.

If this is not the case, error ID 51021 is output.