
B–61804E–2/05
2. MACHINING DEFINITION
(MENU 4)
C–AXIS FAPT FUNCTION
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Tangent approach/retraction
For approach or retraction, a linear movement equal to the
extension is inserted. The following operation is performed. (The
illustration shows the compensation on the right side of the blank
outline.)
SPA : Cut start point
SPA” : Cut start point for starting the compensation
SP : Cutting start point
EP : Cutting end point
EPE : Retraction end point
EPE” : Retraction end point for ending the compensation
Continuous line: Programmed tool path
Dotted line: Actual tool path
Normal approach/retraction
For approach or retraction, a linear movement equal to the
extension amount is not inserted. The operation is shown below: