Process, Cycles & Toolpath
Machining methods, canned cycles, and paths.
Blind Hole
Hole that does not pass through the workpiece.
Boring
Precision enlarging and correcting of holes.
Chamfering
Removing sharp edges to form a bevel.
Contour Machining
Machining along the part contour.
Corner Rounding
Machining sharp corners into radiused corners.
Counterboring
Machining a counterbore to accommodate screw heads.
Countersinking
Machining a conical or stepped hole entrance.
Deburring
Removal of burrs left after machining.
Deep Hole Cycle (G83)
Deep-hole drilling cycle with pecking chip evacuation.
Deep Hole Drilling
Segmented drilling with chip evacuation for deep holes.
Drilling
Machining round holes with a drill bit.
Drilling Cycle (G81)
Common standard fixed drilling cycle.
Face Milling
Milling operation on flat surfaces.
FANUC G71 Rough Turning Cycle
Common FANUC rough turning cycle.
Finish Machining
Stage using light cuts to achieve final size and surface quality.
Hole Enlarging
Increasing the diameter of an existing hole.
Pocket Milling
Machining cavities inside closed areas.
Reaming
Finishing operation for hole diameter and surface quality.
Rough Machining
Stage that removes material with large cutting parameters.
Safe Height
Safe plane height for rapid tool movement.
Semi-Finishing
Stage between roughing and finishing.
Side Milling
Milling on side walls or vertical faces.
SINUMERIK CYCLE800
Siemens five-axis orientation transformation cycle.
SINUMERIK CYCLE832
Siemens high-precision/high-speed machining cycle.
Slotting
Machining narrow slots or steps.
Tapping
Machining internal threads in a hole.
Thread Milling
Machining threads by milling.
Through Hole
Hole that passes through the workpiece.
Tool Entry
Path and method for tool engagement into cutting.
Tool Retract
Path and method for tool withdrawal from cutting.