SynTec Graphic Input Interface User Guide

SYNTEC
Graphic Input Interface User Guide

By：SYNTEC
Data：2001/07/01
Ver：7.0

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Table of contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................................................................1

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..........................................................5

CHAPTER 2 USING GRAPHIC INPUT INTERFACE ...................7

2.1 GII Design Flow ........................................................................................7
2.1.1 Start using GII ....................................................................................................7
2.1.2 Open File............................................................................................................9
2.1.3 Add A New Line ................................................................................................ 11
2.1.4 Edit GII Program .............................................................................................15
2.1.5 Simulate Program.............................................................................................17
2.1.6 Generate Program to Machining .....................................................................18
2.2 On-Line Help ...........................................................................................18
2.3 Table of G-CODE and M-CODE.............................................................19

CHAPTER 3 BASIC MACHINING FUNCTIONS .........................22

3.1 Rapid position (G00)................................................................................23
3.2 Linear Interpolation (G01).......................................................................27
3.3 Circular Interpolation...............................................................................30
3.3.1 Circular Interpolation CW (G02).....................................................................30
3.3.2 Circular Interpolation CCW (G03) ..................................................................34
3.4 Tool Setting..............................................................................................37

CHAPTER 4 CYCLING FUNCTIONS ............................................38

4.1 Canned Cycle ...........................................................................................39
4.1.1 High-speed Peck Drilling Cycle (G73) ............................................................39
4.1.2 Left-handed Tapping Cycle (G74) ....................................................................42
4.1.3 Fine Boring Cycle (G76)..................................................................................45
4.1.4 Drilling Cycle, Spot Drilling (G81)..................................................................47
4.1.5 Drilling Cycle Counter Boring Cycle (G82) ....................................................50
4.1.6 Peck Drilling Cycle (G83)................................................................................52
4.1.7 Tapping Cycle (G84) ........................................................................................55
4.1.8 Boring Cycle (G85) ..........................................................................................57
4.1.9 Boring Cycle (G86) ..........................................................................................60
4.1.10 Back Boring Cycle (G87) .................................................................................63
4.1.11 Semiautomatic Fine Boring Cycle (G88) .........................................................65

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4.1.12 Pause Boring Cycle (G89) ...............................................................................68

4.2 Facing.......................................................................................................71
4.2.1 Bi-directional Cutting X (G161).......................................................................71
4.2.2 Unidirectional Cutting X (G162)......................................................................75
4.2.3 Bi-directional Cutting Y (G163) .......................................................................78
4.2.4 Unidirectional Cutting Y (G164) ......................................................................82
4.3 Pocketing..................................................................................................86
4.3.1 Roughing Track Pocket (G173) ........................................................................86
4.3.2 Finishing Track Pocket (G174) ........................................................................91
4.3.3 Roughing Square Pocket (G175) ......................................................................94
4.3.4 Finishing Square Pocket (G176) ......................................................................99
4.3.5 Roughing Circle Pocket (G177) .....................................................................103
4.3.6 Finishing Circle Pocket (G178) .....................................................................107
4.4 Pattern Positioning .................................................................................112
4.4.1 Circle Pattern Positioning (G134) ................................................................. 112
4.4.2 Oriented Line Pattern Positioning (G135)..................................................... 117
4.4.3 Circular Pattern Positioning (G136)..............................................................121
4.4.4 Grid Pattern Positioning (G137)....................................................................126

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The Graphic Input Interface (GII) is the new function of SynTec 900ME series.
This product is designed to write CNC G-Code program easily. GII is very user
friendly and builds in on-line-help that makes the development of CNC program more
quickly. Beside these attributes, GII also has built-in Macro Programs, which are very
useful to lots of machining procedures. Even first time user can be guided by GII to
enter complex arguments correctly without memory any means of arguments.

The simulation function is also included in 900ME Graphic Input Interface. In

this function, user can simulate the G-Code program and examine the machining path.
It simulates the machining procedures at once or step by step

The Figure 1-1 shows the organization chart of GII that describes the relations of
options and functions in GII. The shadow square is the main options in GII menu,
which includes functions in it. The white square with arc angles means direct input
without dialogic box. The black square with arc angles means input arguments with
dialogic box. Please refer to Chapter 3 and 4 for more detail information.

This user guide is organized as follows︰Chapter 1 Introduction, describes the

main purposes and functions of GII; Chapter 2 GII Operation Flow, use a rapid
position as a example to show the GII design flow; Chapter 3 Basic Machining
Functions, includes Rapid Position, Linear Interpolation, Arc Interpolation and cutter
setting. Chapter 4 Cycling Machining Functions includes Drilling, Tapping, Facing,
and Pocketing and Pattern Positioning.

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Figure1-1︰Organization chart of GII

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Chapter 2 Using Graphic Input Interface

In this chapter, we will begin using GII to design the program. We shall
introduce functions of GII and operating methods. In Section 2.1, we use a
example of Rapid Position to show the design flow and the operating procedures.
In section 2.2, we will show how to use the on-line help. In Section 2.3, there are
two table lists to describe supported G-Code and M-Code by GII.

2.1 GII Design Flow

The flow chart is shown as Figure 2-1. The design procedures are︰
1.Enter the GII, 2.Open File, 3.Add a new line, 4.Edit Program, 5.Simulation,
6.Generate Program to Machining. Each steps and operation procedures will be
described clearly in this section.

2.1.1 Start using GII

When 900ME series controller is power up, the Figure 2-2 is displayed.
Press F3 to enter the GII mode and the Figure 2-3 is displayed on screen.

Figure2-1GII Design Flow Chart

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Press F3 to enter
Figure2-2︰Main screen

In Figure 2-3, there are 5 major functions in this mode. The program is built
and edited in this mode. The means of the screen and functions are described as
follow︰

z Program display︰This area displays the program code.

z Options︰This area displays the functions supported by GII
Add CYCLE (F1)︰Add a new line or saying a new cycle.
Del CYCLE (F2)︰Delete the line which the cursor is
Simulate (F3)︰Simulate the program
Generate Prog.(F4)︰Generate program to machine
File Manager (F5)︰Open new file, old file and delete file

z Status Display︰Display the controller conditions.

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Figure2-3︰GII Main screen

2.1.2 Open File

According to the flow chart in Figure 2-1, the first step is to open an older
file or a new file; this is the major function of the file manager that mentions at
section 2.1.1. Press F5 To load a program or open a new one, Press F5, and the
screen shows Figure 2-4. The file functions are “open new file”, “copy file”,
“delete file”, “input from disk”and “output to disk”. For more details, refer to
[Main User Guide].

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圖 2-4︰File Management

Example︰
We use a example of Rapid Position to show how to open a new file and
write this program. The steps are as follows︰

Operating Procedures︰
1.In main screen (Figure 2-2), press F3 to enter GII Mode (Figure 2-3).
2.In GII screen (Figure 2-3), press F5 to enter file manager screen (Figure 2-4)
3.Press F1 to open a new file, it will show a dialogic box (Figure 2-5) to enter
the file name.
4.Enter file name O0001, and press F1 to confirm it.
5.The file was opened, press ESC to go back GII main screen (Figure 2-3).

We have prepared a new file to write the program. We will write and edit
the example in next section by using GII.

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Figure 2-5︰Open File Screen

2.1.3 Add A New Line

In GII man screen (Figure 2-3), press F1 (Add CYCLE) to add a new line or
in other words is to add a new machining cycle. The GII function menu shows in
Figure 2-6. In this screen, select function or machining cycle in the menu to add
a new cycle in this file.

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Figure 2-6︰Add CYCLE Menu

The menu (Figure 2-6) is organized as Figure 1-1. According to the

properties of G-Code and M-Code, the input styles can be classified as direct
form or dialogic form. The direct form will enter the instruction immediate, for
example the “Macro Return” instruction “M99”. The dialogic form will appear a
dialogic box to help user to enter arguments, for example “Rapid Position”
which needs to enter end point coordinates. After the arguments are entered,
press F1 to confirm it and the controller will insert a new line in the file. We use
an example of Rapid Position to show the operating procedures.

Example︰
Table 2-1 shows the example specifications including the data of XY
surface and Z-axis. The specific graph is shown in Figure 2-7. The starting point
of the tool is assigned to (0,0,0).

Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1.X Axis (X) 10.0
2.Y Axis (Y) 10.0
3.Z Axis (Z) 10.0

Table 2-1︰The parameters of Rapid Position example

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Figure 2-7︰Rapid Position graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. It is shown as Figure 2-6.
2.Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Rapid Position” and the dialogic window
is displayed on the screen as Figure 2-8.
3.Press Enter to confirm the selection.
4.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys move the cursor to arguments and
enter specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Enter X Axis (X) ︰10.0
b. Enter Y Axis (Y) ︰10.0
c. Enter Z Axis (Z) ︰10.0

5.After finished the procedure, the screen should display dialogic window as
Figure 3-9. Press F1 to finish the procedures of input data. The inserted line is
shown as
Rapid Position X10.000 Y10.000 Z10.000;

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Figure 2-8︰Dialogic window of Rapid Position

Figure 2-9︰The dialogic window of Rapid Position with entered data

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2.1.4 Edit GII Program

Modify a line
When input is wrong or the program is needed to correct, the editing
program is necessary. User can modify the program in text or GII mode. In
text-mode, please refer to [Main User Guide]. In GII mode, the modify
procedures are︰ move the cursor to the instruction, press Enter, then the
corresponding dialogic window will appear. In this window, using Up/Down
arrow keys move the cursor to the arguments and enter correct data. If an
incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys move the cursor to the
argument and enter it again. Press F1 to finish the procedures of modifying data.
We use the same example of Rapid Position in section 2.1.3 to demonstrate
modifying procedures. In this example, we change the coordinates of end point
from (10.0, 10.0, 10) to (20.0, 20.0, 20.0). The steps are as follows︰

Operating Procedures︰
1. In Figure 2-3, move the cursor to the instruction (G00) and press Enter.
2. The corresponded dialogic window and the values of arguments will
appear as Figure 2-9.
3. In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys move the cursor to arguments
and enter correct data.
4. If the parameter is at next page, using PageUp and PageDown to change
the pages and enter the correct data.
5. Press F1 to confirm input.

Delete a line
Beside the function of modifying program, to delete a line is also supported.
To delete a machining CYCLE moves the cursor to the instruction and press F2.
The Figure 2-10 is displayed on screen. To confirm it, press F1, cancel it, press
F2. The detailed procedures are as follows︰

Operating Procedures︰
1. In figure 2-3, move the cursor to the Rapid Position instruction and Press
F2.
2. The Figure 2-10 is displayed on screen.
3. Confirm the instruction is the right one to delete.
4. Press F1 for Yes or F2 for Cancel

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5. The deleting procedures are finished and the instruction is removed form
the program.

Figure 2-10︰Delete CYCLE Screen

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2.1.5 Simulate Program

When we finish editing program, we shall simulate it to make sure that the
cutter path is correct. To simulate program with 900ME series, users can easily
examine the cutter moving through the designed path. In steping mode, user can
examine the machining path step by step to identify bugs. In continuous mode, it
will simulate the program at once and show the entire simulation path. For more
details about simulation functions and operations, please refer to [Main User
Guide]. Here we use a example of Rapid Position to show the simulation
procedures.

Operating Procedures︰
1. In GII main screen Figure 2-3, press F3 to enter simulation mode.
2. The simulation result is shown in Figure 2-11.
3. Press F1 to simulate step by step. Press F2 to simulate continues again.
4. Check the result to make sure that machining path is correct. If the result
is correct, refer to section 2.1.6 to generate machining program. If the
result is wrong, refer 2.1.4 to correct the program again.

Figure 2-11︰Simulation graph of Rapid Position

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2.1.6 Generate Machining Program

After the program is checked and simulated, the program can be generated
for machining.

Operating Procedures︰
1. In GII main screen (Figure 2-3), press F4 (Generate Program).
2. If the program is correct, the tool will move as design path.

2.2 On-Line Help

The on-line-help helps user to get the machining information from the
screen immediately. To use on-line-help presses F9 in the dialogic window.
There are two parts in on-line-help, the argument description and machining
procedures. The argument description is to describe the arguments of the
machining. The machining procedures describe the machining operations. We
use a Rapid Position for example to show how to use on-line-help.

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. It is shown as Figure 2-6.
2.Press Enter to confirm the selection.
3.Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Rapid Position” and the dialogic
window is displayed on the screen as Figure 2-8.
4.Press Enter to confirm the selection.
5.In this window presses F9 to open the on-line-help. Figure 2-13 shows the
on-line-help. Using Up/Down arrow keys to view the document or

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PageUp/PageDown to turn the pages. Press Esc to exit the on-line-help.

Figure 2-12︰On-Line help window

2.3 Table of G-CODE and M-CODE

Here are the tables of G-Code and M-Code and describ their functions. The
marks in notes show the supporting condition in GII. If the G-Code has no mark
in note, it doesn’t support by the GII.

1、G-Code List
G-Code Description (Chinese) Description Note
G00 直線快速定位 Rapid position ＊
G01 直線補間、切削進給 Linear interpolation ＊
G02 圓弧補間(順時鐘) Circular interpolation "CW" ＊
G03 圓弧補間(逆時鐘) Circular interpolation "CCW" ＊
G04 暫停指定時間 Dwell ＊
G10 可程式輸入 Programmable input ＊
G17 設定 XY 工作平面 Set XY working plane
G18 設定 ZX 工作平面 Set YZ working plane
G19 設定 YZ 工作平面 Set YZ working plane
G20 外徑/內徑車削循環 Outer diameter / internal
diameter cutting cycle
G21 螺紋切削循環 Thread cutting cycle

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G24 端面車削循環 Endface turning cycle

G28 回到第一參考點 Reference point return
G29 從參考點回歸 Go back from reference point
G30 任意參考點回歸 2nd,3rd,4th reference point return
G33 螺牙切削 Thread cutting
G40 刀具半徑補償消除 Tool radius compensation off ＠
G41 刀具半徑左補償 Tool radius left compensation ＠
G42 刀具半徑右補償 Tool radius right compensation ＠
G43 刀具長度正補償 Tool length compensation(+)
G44 刀具長度負補償 Tool length compensation(-)
G49 刀具長度補償取消 Tool length compensation cancel
G52 區域座標系統設定 Local coordinate system setting
G53 機械座標系統設定 Machine coordinate system
setting
G54..G59 工作座標系統設定 Work coordinate system setting ＠
G65 單一巨集程式呼叫 Macro call
G66 模式巨集程式呼叫 Modal macro call
G67 模式巨集程式呼叫取消 Modal macro call cancel
G70 英制單位加工 "ENGLISH" input unit ＠
G71 公制單位加工 "METRIC" input unit ＠
G72 精車削循環 Finishing cycle
G73 高速啄式鑽孔循環 High-speed Peck Drilling ＊
G74 左手攻牙循環 Left hand Tapping ＊
G76 精細搪孔循環 Fine Boring ＊
G80 鑽孔循環取消 Canned cycle for drilling cancel ＠
G81 啄式鑽孔循環 Drilling, Spot Drilling ＊
G82 孔底暫停鑽孔循環 Drilling, Counter Boring Cycle ＊
G83 啄式鑽孔循環 Peck Drilling ＊
G84 攻牙循環 Tapping Cycle ＊
G85 搪孔循環 Boring Cycle ＊
G86 搪孔循環 Boring Cycle ＊
G87 背面精細搪孔循環 Back Boring Cycle ＊
G88 半自動精細搪孔循環 Semiautomatic Fine Boring ＊
G89 孔底暫停搪孔循環 Pause Boring Cycle ＊
G90 絕對位置輸入方式 Absolute position command ＠
input
G91 相對位置輸入方式 Incremental position command ＠
input
G92 加工位置座標系統設定 Coordinate system setting
G94 每分鐘進給量(mm/min.) Feed per minute.(mm/min) ＠
G95 每轉進給量(mm/rev.) Feed per revolution(mm/rev) ＠
G96 等表面切削速度 Constant surface speed ＠
G97 等表面切削速度取消 Constant surface speed cancel ＠
G98 復歸到初始點 Return to initial point in canned ＠

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cycle
G99 復歸到 R 點 Return to R point in canned ＠
cycle
G134 圓週孔加工循環 Circle Pattern Positioning ＊
G135 角度直線孔加工循環 Oriented Line Pattern ＊
Positioning
G136 圓弧孔加工循環 Circular Pattern Positioning ＊
G137 棋盤孔加工循環 Grid Pattern Positioning ＊
G161 X 軸雙向面銑加工循環 Bi-directional Cutting X ＊
G162 X 軸單向面銑加工循環 Unidirectional Cutting X ＊
G163 Y 軸雙向面銑加工循環 Bi-directional Cutting Y ＊
G164 Y 軸單向面銑加工循環 Unidirectional Cutting Y ＊
G173 跑道形孔粗加工循環 Roughing Track Pocket ＊
G174 跑道形孔精加工循環 Finishing Track Pocket ＊
G175 方形槽粗加工循環 Roughing Square Pocket ＊
G176 方形槽精加工循環 Finishing Square Pocket ＊
G177 圓形槽粗加工循環 Roughing Circle Pocket ＊
G178 圓形槽精加工循環 Finishing Circle Pocket ＊

2、M-Code List
M-Code Description (Chinese) Description Note
M00 程式暫停 Program stop ＠
M01 選擇性程式暫停 Optional program stop ＠
M02 程式停止 Program end ＠
M03 主軸起動(順時鐘) Spindle on (CW) ＠
M04 主軸起動(逆時鐘) Spindle on (CCW) ＠
M05 主軸關閉 Spindle off ＠
M08 加工液開 Coolant on ＠
M09 加工液關 Coolant off ＠
M10 夾爪 ON Chuck on ＠
M11 夾爪 OFF Chuck off ＠
M30 程式結束並倒轉 Program end & Rewind ＠
M98 呼叫副程式 Call subroutine ＠
M99 副程式結束 Subroutine return to main ＠
program

＊︰The G-Code has a dialogic window.

＠︰The G-Code or M-Code insert the command directly.

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Chapter 3 Basic Machining Functions

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Figure 3-1︰Organized graph of basic machining function

In this chapter, we shall introduce the basic machining functions such as

rapid position, linear machining, arc machining, and cutter setting. These
functions are all supported by graphic input interface. User can write machining
program, guide by the graph on the screen and enter machining parameters in the
dialogic window. Figures 3-1 shows the oganized graphic of basic machining
function in GII.

3.1 Rapid position (G00)

Rapid position (G00) means that cutter moves to assignment position by
setting speed. The setting speed is defined when the system starts up. Rapid
position does not machine workpeice. To use Rapid Position enters the Graphic
Input Interface by press F3 and chooses Rapid Position. The dialogic window
will be shown as figure 3-2.

Data Input︰
1.X Axis(X)︰Coordinate X of the end point. X︰the incremental form. The X

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and U can’t input at the same time. The center of the cutter is usually the zero
point of the X-axis.
2.Y Axis(Y)︰Coordinate Y of the end point. Y︰the incremental form. The Y
and V can’t input at the same time. The center of the cutter is usually the zero
point of the Y-axis.
3.Z Axis(Z)︰Coordinate Z of the end point. Z︰the incremental form. The Z
and W can’t input at the same time. Usually, the zero is the surface of the
workpeice.

Figure 3-2︰Dialogic window of Rapid Position

Rapid Position (G00) Machining Procedure:

Linearity moves the cutter to assignment position by setting speed.

Example︰
Table 3-1 shows the example specification including the data of XY
surface and Z-axis. The specific graph is shown in Figure 3-3. The starting point
of the tool is assigned to (0,0,0).
Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1.X Axis (X) 10.0
2.Y Axis (Y) 10.0
3.Z Axis (Z) 10.0

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Table 3-1︰The parameters of Rapid Position example

Figure 3-3︰Rapid Position graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Rapid Position” and the dialogic
window is displayed on the screen as Figure 3-2.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys move the cursor to arguments and
enter specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Enter X Axis (X) ︰10.0
b. Enter Y Axis (Y) ︰10.0
c. Enter Z Axis (Z) ︰10.0

3.After finished the procedure, the screen should display dialogic window as
Figure 3-4. Press F1 to finish the procedures of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation graph is shown in Figure 3-5.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

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Figure 3-4︰The dialogic window of Rapid Position with entered data

Figure 3-5︰Simulation graph of Rapid Position

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3.2 Linear Interpolation (G01)

The Linear Interpolation is the function that cutter moves along a line to the
specified position at the feedrate in F and its corresponding G-Code is G01. The
feedrate is machining speed. To use Linear Interpolation enters the Graphic Input
Interface by press F3 and chooses Linear Interpolation. The dialogic window will
be shown as Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6︰Dialogic window of Linear Interpolation

Data Input︰
1.X Axis (X)︰Coordinate X of the end point. X︰the incremental form. The X
and U can’t input at the same time. The center of the cutter is usually the zero
point of the X-axis.
2.Y Axis (Y)︰Coordinate Y of the end point. Y︰the incremental form. The Y
and V can’t input at the same time. The center of the cutter is usually the zero
point of the Y-axis.
3.Z Axis (Z)︰Z Axis(Z)︰Coordinate Z of the end point. Z︰the incremental
form. The Z and W can’t input at the same time. Usually, the zero is the surface
of the workpiece.
4.Corner C(,C)︰Chamfer of corner. Chamfering a corner made by two straight
lines.
5.Corner R (,R)︰Radius of corner. Rounding a corner made by two straight
lines.

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6.Spindle Speed (S)︰Set up spindle speed.

7.Feedrate (F)︰Machining feedrate.

Linear Interpolation (G01) Machining Procedure:

Cutter machines along a line to the specified position at the feedrate F.

Example︰
Table 3-2 shows the example specification of Linear Interpolation
including the data of XY surface and Z-axis. The specific graph is shown in
Figure 3-7. The starting point of the tool is assigned to (0,0,0).

Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1.X Axis (X) 10.0
2.Y Axis (Y) 10.0
3.Z Axis (Z) 0.0
4.Chamfer (C) None
5.Raduis (R) None
6.Spindle Speed(S) 1000
7.Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 3-2︰The parameters of Linear Interpolation example

Figure 3-7︰Linear Interpolation specific graph

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Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Linear Interpolation” and the
dialogic window is displayed on the screen as Figure 3-6.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys move the cursor to arguments and
enter specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Enter X Axis ︰10.0
b. Enter Y-Axis ︰10.0
c. Enter Z-Axis ︰0.0
d.Enter Chamfer ︰None，Press Enter to pass it
e.Enter Radius ︰None，Press Enter to pass it
f.Enter Spindle Speed(S) ︰1000
g.Enter Feedrate ︰1000.0
3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation graph is shown in Figure 3-8.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

Figure 3-8︰Simulation graph of Linear Interpolation

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3.3 Circular Interpolation

Th Circular Interpolation will move a tool along a circular arc. It includes
two G-code, G02 clockwise and G03 counter clockwise. These command all
have dialogic window to input arguments. The Circular Interpolation main screen
is shown as Figure 3-10.

Figure 3- 9︰Circular Interpolation

3.3.1 Circular Interpolation CW (G02)

G02 will move a tool along a circular arc with clockwise. This is one of
circular interpolation. To use Circular Interpolation enters the Graphic Input
Interface by press F3, chooses Circular Interpolation and selects Circular
Interpolation CW. The dialogic window will be shown as Figure 3-10.

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Figure 3-10︰Dialogic window of Circular Interpolation CW

Data Input︰
1.X Axis (X)︰Coordinate X of the end point. X︰the incremental form. The X
and U can’t input at the same time. The center of the cutter is usually the zero
point of the X-axis.
2.Y Axis (Y)︰Coordinate Y of the end point. Y︰the incremental form. The Y
and V can’t input at the same time. The center of the cutter is usually the zero
point of the Y-axis.
3.Circular Radius (R)：The machining circular radius.
4.Corner R (,R)︰Radius of corner. Rounding a corner made by two straight
lines.
5.X Axis Center Vector (I)：Distance from the start point X to the center of an
arc.
6.Y Axis Center Vector (J)：Distance from the start point Y to the center of an
arc.
7.Spindle Speed (S)︰Set up spindle speed.
8.Feedrate (F)︰Machining feedrate.

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Circular Interpolation Direction Clockwise (G02) Machining Procedures:

1.Move a tool along a circular arc with clockwise and radius R. The path is
defined by：
*. End Point+Radius (R)
*. End Point+Circular Center (I,K)
*. Radius or the Center of the Circle

Example︰
Table 3-3 shows the example specification of Circular Interpolation CW
including the data of XY surface and Z-axis. The specific graph is shown in
Figure 3-11. The starting point of the tool is assigned to (0,0,0).

Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1.X Axis (X) 10.0
2.Y Axis (Y) 10.0
3.Radius (R) 10.0
4.Corner (R) None
5.X-Vector (I) None
6.Y-Vector (J) None
7.Spindle (S) 1000
8.Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 3-3：The parameters of circular interpolation clockwise

Figure 3-11︰Circular Interpolation CW specific

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”

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menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Circular Interpolation (G02/G03)”

and then select “Circular Interpolation Clockwise (G02)”. The dialogic
window is displayed on the screen as Figure 3-11.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys move the cursor to arguments and
enter specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Enter X Axis ︰10.0
b. Enter Y-Axis ︰10.0
c. Enter Radius ︰10.0
d.Enter Radius ︰None，Press Enter to pass it
e.Enter X-Vector ︰None，Press Enter to pass it
f.Enter Y-Vector ︰None，Press Enter to pass it
g.Enter Spindle Speed(S) ︰1000
h.Enter Feedrate ︰1000.0
3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation graph is shown in Figure 3-13.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

Figure 3-12︰Simulation graph of Circular Interpolation CW

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3.3.2 Circular Interpolation CCW (G03)

G03 will move a tool along a circular arc with clockwise. This is one of
circular interpolation. To use Circular Interpolation enters the Graphic Input
Interface by press F3 and chooses Circular Interpolation and chooses Circular
Interpolation counter clockwise direction (CCW). The dialogic window will be
shown as Figure 3-13.

Figure 3-13︰Dialogic window of Circular Interpolation CCW

Data Input︰
1.X Axis (X)︰Coordinate X of the end point. X︰absolute form U ︰the
incremental form. The X and U can’t input at the same time. The center of the
cutter is usually the zero point of the X-axis.
2.Y Axis (Y)︰Coordinate Y of the end point. Y︰absolute form V ︰the
incremental form. The Y and V can’t input at the same time. The center of the
cutter is usually the zero point of the Y-axis.
3.Circular Radius (R)：The machining circular radius.
4.Corner R (,R)︰Radius of corner. Rounding a corner made by two straight
lines.
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arc.
6.Y Axis Center Vector (J)：Distance from the start point Y to the center of an
arc.
7.Spindle Speed (S)︰Set up spindle speed.
8.Feedrate (F)︰Machining feedrate.
Circular Interpolation Direction CCW (G03) Machining Procedures:
1.Move a tool along a circular arc with counter clockwise and radius R. The path
is defined by：
*. End Point+Radius (R)
*. End Point+Circular Center (I,K)
*. Radius or the Center of the Circle
Example︰
Table 3-4 shows the example specification of Circular Interpolation CCW
including the data of XY surface and Z-axis. The specific graph is shown in
Figure 3-14. The starting point of the tool is assigned to (0,0,0).
Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1.X Axis (X) 10.0
2.Y Axis (Y) 10.0
3.Radius (R) 10.0
4.Corner (R) None
5.X-Vector (I) None
6.Y-Vector (J) None
7.Spindle (S) 1000
8.Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 3-4︰The parameters of circular interpolation counter clockwise

Figure 3-14︰Circular Interpolation CCW specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Circular Interpolation (G02/G03)”

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and then select “Circular Interpolation CCW (G03)”. The dialogic window is
displayed on the screen as Figure 3-13.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys move the cursor to arguments and
enter specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Enter X Axis ︰10.0
b. Enter Y-Axis ︰10.0
c. Enter Radius ︰10.0
d.Enter Radius ︰None，Press Enter to pass it
e.Enter X-Vector ︰None，Press Enter to pass it
f.Enter Y-Vector ︰None，Press Enter to pass it
g.Enter Spindle Speed(S) ︰1000
h.Enter Feedrate ︰1000.0
3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation graph is shown in Figure 3-15.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

Figure 3-15︰Simulation graph of Circular Interpolation CCW

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3.4 Tool Setting

Before machining, you should set up the tools for length or radius
compensation during machining workpeice. To set up tools selects “Tool Setting”
at the GII main menu and the tool setting dialogic window is shown as Figure
3-17.

Figure 3-16︰Tool Setting dialogic window

Data Input︰
1.Tool Number (T)︰Tool compensation number or selecting number.
2.Length Number (H)︰The length compensation number.
3.Radius Number (D)︰The radius compensation number.
4.Spindle Direction (M)︰Spindle rotating direction.
5.Spindle Speed (S)︰Spindle rotating speed.

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Chapter 4 Cycling Functions

In this chapter, we shall introduce various cycling functions, including：

Drilling︰bore cycle, drill cycle, canned cycle; Pocketing： track pocket, square
pocket, circle pocket; Facing：bi-directional cutting, unidirectional cutting;
Pattern Positioning：circle pattern positioning, circular pattern positioning, square
pattern positioning, grid patten positioning. All the functions can be entered by
the GII. Figure 4-1 shows the organized graph of cycling functions.

Figure4-1 Organized graph of Cycling Functions

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4.1 Canned Cycle

Canned cycles make it easier for the user to create program. With GII, a
frequency-used machining operation can be specified in a graphic window. The
Canned Cycle machines boring, drilling and tapping cycle. To use the canned
cycle select the option in the GII main screen and the Canned Cycle screen is
shown as Figure 4-2. The examples in this section are all in G98 mode ( when
finish the canned cycle, tool returns to starting point ). User can change the
operation mode to G99.

Figure 4-2︰Canned Cycle Menu

4.1.1 High-speed Peck Drilling Cycle (G73)

This function executes the high-speed peck drilling cycle. And it performs
intermittent cutting feed to the bottom of a hole while removing chips from the hole.
The corresponding G-Code is G73. To use the function selects the Canned Cycle in
the GII main menu and selects the High-speed Peck Drilling Cycle in the Canned
Cycle Menu. The dialogic window is shown in Figure 4-3.

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Figure 4-3︰Dialogic window of High-speed Peck Drilling Cycle

Data Input︰
1.Hole position data X (X)︰The X position of the hole.
2.Hole position data Y (Y)︰The X position of the hole.
3.R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰Distance from point R to bottom of the hole.
4.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
5.Each cutting feed (Q)︰Depth of cut for each cutting feed.
6.Number of repeats (K)︰The number of repeats to drill.
7.Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.
8.Each cutting feed in the direction of X (d)：The depth is decided by the tool
radius ( System parameter 4013).

High-seed Peck Drilling Cycle (G73) Machining Procedures :

1.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point (X,Y).
2.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point R.
3.Drilling the hole by G01 and the depth is Q.
4.Move the cutter up by G00 and the length is Retraction distance d.
5.Repeat 2~4 until the cutter attach the bottom of the hole, Z point.
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Example︰
Table 4-1 shows the example specification of High-speed Peck Drilling
Cycle. The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-4. The starting point of the tool is
assigned to (0,0,0).

Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1 Hole position data X (X) 0.0
2. Hole position data Y (Y) 0.0
3. R to hole bottom distance (Z) -5.0
4. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
5. Each cutting feed (Q) 1.0
6. Number of repeats (K) 2
7. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-1︰The parameters of High-speed Peck Drilling Cycle

Figure 4-4︰High-speed Peck Drilling Cycle specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Canned Cycle” and then select
“High-speed Peck Drilling Cycle (G73)”. The dialogic window is displayed on
the screen as Figure 4-3.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Hole position data X (X)︰0.0

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b. Hole position data Y (Y)︰0.0

c. R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰-5.0
d. Initial point to R (R)︰-2.0
e. Each cutting feed (Q)︰1.0
f. Number of repeats (K)︰2
g. Feedrate (F)︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

4.1.2 Left-handed Tapping Cycle (G74)

This function executes the Left-handed Tapping Cycle. And in the cycle, the
spindle rotates clockwise when the bottom of the hole has been reached. The
corresponding G-Code is G74. To use the function selects the Canned Cycle in the GII
main menu and selects the Left-handed Tapping Cycle in the Canned Cycle Menu.
The dialogic window is shown in Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5︰Dialogic window of Left-handed Tapping Cycle

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Data Input︰
1.Hole position data X (X)︰The X position of the hole.
2.Hole position data Y (Y)︰The X position of the hole.
3.R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰Distance from point R to bottom of the hole.
4.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
5.Dwell Time (P)︰The dwell time at the hole bottom.
6.Number of repeats (K)︰The number of repeats to drill.
7.Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.

Left-handed Tapping Cycle (G74) Machining Procedures :

1.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point (X,Y).
2.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point R.
3.Drilling the hole by G01 and the depth is Q.
4.Holds for P seconds and then moves up and sets spindle CW to point R.
5.Holds for P seconds and then moves up and sets spindle CCW to initial point
( According to G98/G99 ).

Example︰
Table 4-2 shows the example specification of Left-handed Tapping Cycle.
The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-6. The starting point of the tool is
assigned to (0,0,0).

Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1 Hole position data X (X) 0.0
2. Hole position data Y (Y) 0.0
3. R to hole bottom distance (Z) -5.0
4. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
5. Dwell Time (P) 1.0
6. Number of repeats (K) 2
7. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-2︰The parameters of Left-handed Tapping Cycle

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Figure 4-6︰Left-handed Tapping Cycle specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Canned Cycle” and then select
“Left-handed Tapping Cycle (G74)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-5.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Hole position data X (X)︰0.0
b. Hole position data Y (Y)︰0.0
c. R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰-5.0
d. Initial point to R (R)︰-2.0
e. Dwell Time (P)︰1.0
f. Number of repeats (K)︰2
g. Feedrate (F)︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

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4.1.3 Fine Boring Cycle (G76)

This function executes the Fine Boring Cycle. It bores a hole precisely. When the
bottom of the hole has been reached, the rotation stops, and the cutter is moved away
from the machined surface of the workpiece and retracted. The corresponding G-Code
is G76. To use the function selects the Canned Cycle in the GII main menu and selects
the Fine Boring Cycle (G76) in the Canned Cycle Menu. The dialogic window is
shown in Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7︰Dialogic window of Fine Boring Cycle

Data Input︰
1.Hole position data X (X)︰The X position of the hole.
2.Hole position data Y (Y)︰The X position of the hole.
3.R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰Distance from point R to bottom of the hole.
4.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
5.Shift amount (Q)︰Shift amount at the bottom of the hole
6.Dwell time (P)︰Dwell time at the bottom of the hole
7.Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.
8.Number of repeats (K)︰ The number of repeats times.

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Fine Boring (G76) Machining Procedures :

1.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point (X,Y).
2.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point R.
3.Machining to the point Z by G01 and oriented spindle stop for dwelling P
seconds.
4.Shift the cutter with amount Q.
5.Move the cutter by G00 to initial point or R point ( According to G98/G99 )

Example︰
Table 4-3 shows the example specification of Fine Boring Cycle. The
specific graph is shown in Figure 4-8. The starting point of the tool is assigned to
(0,0,0).

Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1 Hole position data X (X) 0.0
2. Hole position data Y (Y) 0.0
3. R to hole bottom distance (Z) -5.0
4. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
5. Shift amount (Q) 1.0
6. Dwell time (P) 1.0
7. Number of repeats (K) 2
8. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-3︰The parameters of Fine Boring Cycle

Figure 4-8︰Fine Boring Cycle specific graph

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Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Canned Cycle” and then select
“Fine Boring Cycle (G76)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the screen as
Figure 4-7.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Hole position data X (X)︰0.0
b. Hole position data Y (Y)︰0.0
c. R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰-5.0
d. Initial point to R (R)︰-2.0
e. Shift amount (Q)︰1.0
f. Dwell time (P)︰1.0
g. Number of repeats (K)︰2
h. Feedrate (F)︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

4.1.4 Drilling Cycle, Spot Drilling (G81)

This function executes the Drilling Cycle or Spot Drilling. It is usually used for
normal drilling. Cutting feed is performed to the bottom of a hole. The cutter is then
retracted form the bottom of the hole in rapid traverse. The corresponding G-Code is
G81. To use the function selects the Canned Cycle in the GII main menu and selects
the Drilling Cycle, Spot Drilling (G81) in the Canned Cycle Menu. The dialogic
window is shown in Figure 4-9.

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Figure 4-9︰Dialogic window of Drilling Cycle, Spot Drilling

Data Input︰
1.Hole position data X (X)︰The X position of the hole.
2.Hole position data Y (Y)︰The X position of the hole.
3.R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰Distance from point R to bottom of the hole.
4.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
5.Number of repeats (K)︰ The number of repeats times.
6.Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.

Drilling Cycle,Spot Drilling (G81) Machining Procedures :

1.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point (X,Y).
2.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point R.
3.Machining to the point Z by G01.
4.Move the cutter by G00 to initial point or R point ( According to G98/G99 )

Example︰
Table 4-4 shows the example specification of Drilling Cycle, Spot Drilling.
The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-10. The starting point of the tool is
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Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1 Hole position data X (X) 0.0
2. Hole position data Y (Y) 0.0
3. R to hole bottom distance (Z) -5.0
4. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
5. Number of repeats (K) 2
6. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-4︰The parameters of Drilling Cycle, Spot Drilling

Figure 4-10︰Drilling Cycle, Spot Drilling specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Canned Cycle” and then select
“Drilling Cycle, Spot Drilling (G81)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-7.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Hole position data X (X)︰0.0
b. Hole position data Y (Y)︰0.0
c. R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰-5.0
d. Initial point to R (R)︰-2.0
e. Number of repeats (K)︰2
f. Feedrate (F)︰1000.0

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3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

4.1.5 Drilling Cycle Counter Boring Cycle (G82)

This function executes the Drilling Cycle Counter Boring Cycle. At the bottom, a
dwell is performed, the tool is retracted in rapid traverse. The corresponding G-Code
is G82. To use the function selects the Canned Cycle in the GII main menu and selects
the Drilling Cycle Counter Boring Cycle in the Canned Cycle Menu. The dialogic
window is shown in Figure 4-11.

Figure 4-11︰Dialogic window of Drilling Cycle Counter Boring Cycle

Data Input︰
1.Hole position data X (X)︰The X position of the hole.
2.Hole position data Y (Y)︰The X position of the hole.
3.R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰Distance from point R to bottom of the hole.
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5.Dwell time (P)︰Dwell time at the bottom of the hole

6.Number of repeats (K)︰ The number of repeats times.
7.Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.

Drilling Cycle Counter Boring Cycle (G82) Machining Procedures :

1.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point (X,Y).
2.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point R.
3.Machine to the point Z by G01 and dwell P seconds.
4.Move the cutter by G00 to initial point or R point ( According to G98/G99 )

Example︰
Table 4-5 shows the example specification of Drilling Cycle Counter Boring
Cycle. The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-12. The starting point of the tool
is assigned to (0,0,0).

Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1 Hole position data X (X) 0.0
2. Hole position data Y (Y) 0.0
3. R to hole bottom distance (Z) -5.0
4. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
5. Dwell time (P) 1.0
6. Number of repeats (K) 2
7. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-5︰The parameters of Drilling Cycle Counter Boring Cycle

Figure 4-12︰Drilling Cycle Counter Boring Cycle specific graph

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Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Canned Cycle” and then select
“Drilling Cycle Counter Boring Cycle (G83)”. The dialogic window is
displayed on the screen as Figure 4-11.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Hole position data X (X)︰0.0
b. Hole position data Y (Y)︰0.0
c. R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰-5.0
d. Initial point to R (R)︰-2.0
e. Dwell time (P)︰1.0
f. Number of repeats (K)︰2
g. Feedrate (F)︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

4.1.6 Peck Drilling Cycle (G83)

This function executes the Peck Drilling Cycle. It performs intermittent cutting
feed to the bottom of a hole while removing shaving from the hole. The
corresponding G-Code is G83. To use the function selects the Canned Cycle in the GII
main menu and selects the Peck Drilling Cycle (G83) in the Canned Cycle Menu. The
dialogic window is shown in Figure 4-13.

Data Input︰
1.Hole position data X (X)︰The X position of the hole.
2.Hole position data Y (Y)︰The X position of the hole.
3.R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰Distance from point R to bottom of the hole.
4.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
5.Each cutting feed (Q)︰Depth of cut for each cutting feed.

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6.Number of repeats (K)︰The number of repeats to drill.

7.Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.
8.Each cutting feed in the direction of X (d)：The depth is decided by the tool
radius ( System parameter 4013).

Figure 4-13︰Dialogic window of Peck Drilling Cycle

Peck Drilling Cycle (G83) Machining Procedures :

1.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point (X,Y).
2.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point R.
3.Drilling the hole by G01 and the depth is Q.
4.Move the cutter up by G00 and the length is Retraction distance d.
5.Repeat 2~4 until the cutter attach the bottom of the hole, Z point.
6.Move the cutter by G00 to initial point or R point ( According to G98/G99 )

Example︰
Table 4-6 shows the example specification of Peck Drilling Cycle. The
specific graph is shown in Figure 4-14. The starting point of the tool is assigned
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Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1 Hole position data X (X) 0.0
2. Hole position data Y (Y) 0.0
3. R to hole bottom distance (Z) -5.0
4. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
5. Each cutting feed (Q) 1.0
6. Number of repeats (K) 2
7. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-6︰The parameters Peck Drilling Cycle

Figure 4-14︰Peck Drilling Cycle specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Canned Cycle” and then select
“Peck Drilling Cycle (G83)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the screen
as Figure 4-13.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Hole position data X (X)︰0.0
b. Hole position data Y (Y)︰0.0
c. R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰-5.0
d. Initial point to R (R)︰-2.0

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e. Each cutting feed (Q)︰1.0

f. Number of repeats (K)︰2
g. Feedrate (F)︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

4.1.7 Tapping Cycle (G84)

This function executes the Tapping Cycle. And in the tapping cycle, when the
bottom of the hole has been reached, the spindle is rotated in the reverse direction.
The corresponding G-Code is G84. To use the function selects the Canned Cycle in
the GII main menu and selects the Tapping Cycle (G84) in the Canned Cycle Menu.
The dialogic window is shown in Figure 4-15.

Figure 4-15︰Dialogic window of Tapping Cycle

Data Input︰
1.Hole position data X (X)︰The X position of the hole.
2.Hole position data Y (Y)︰The X position of the hole.
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4.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.

5.Dwell Time (P)︰The dwell time at the hole bottom.
6.Number of repeats (K)︰The number of repeats to drill.
7.Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.

Tapping Cycle (G84) Machining Procedures :

1.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point (X,Y).
2.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point R.
3.Drilling the hole by G01 to point Z and dwelling P second.
4.Moves up and sets spindle CCW to point R.
5.Holds for P seconds and then moves up and sets spindle CW to initial point
( According to G98/G99 ).

Example︰
Table 4-7 shows the example specification of Tapping Cycle. The specific
graph is shown in Figure 4-16. The starting point of the tool is assigned to
(0,0,0).

Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1 Hole position data X (X) 0.0
2. Hole position data Y (Y) 0.0
3. R to hole bottom distance (Z) -5.0
4. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
5. Dwell Time (P) 1.0
6. Number of repeats (K) 2
7. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-7︰The parameters of Tapping Cycle

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Figure 4-16︰Tapping Cycle specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Canned Cycle” and then select
“Tapping Cycle (G74)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the screen as
Figure 4-15.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Hole position data X (X)︰0.0
b. Hole position data Y (Y)︰0.0
c. R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰-5.0
d. Initial point to R (R)︰-2.0
e. Dwell Time (P)︰1.0
f. Number of repeats (K)︰2
g. Feedrate (F)︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

4.1.8 Boring Cycle (G85)

This function executes the Boring Cycle. It bores a hole. The corresponding
G-Code is G85. To use the function selects the Canned Cycle in the GII main menu

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and selects the Boring Cycle (G85) in the Canned Cycle Menu. The dialogic window
is shown in Figure 4-17.

Data Input︰
1.Hole position data X (X)︰The X position of the hole.
2.Hole position data Y (Y)︰The X position of the hole.
3.R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰Distance from point R to bottom of the hole.
4.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
5.Number of repeats (K)︰ The number of repeats times.
6.Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.

Figure 4-17︰Dialogic window of Fine Boring Cycle

Boring Cycle (G85) Machining Procedures :

1.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point (X,Y).
2.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point R.
3.Machining to the point Z by G01
4.Move the cutter by G00 to initial point or R point ( According to G98/G99 )

Example︰
Table 4-8 shows the example specification of Fine Boring Cycle. The
specific graph is shown in Figure 4-18. The starting point of the tool is assigned
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Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1 Hole position data X (X) 0.0
2. Hole position data Y (Y) 0.0
3. R to hole bottom distance (Z) -5.0
4. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
5. Number of repeats (K) 2
6. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-3︰The parameters of Boring Cycle

Figure 4-18︰Boring Cycle specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Canned Cycle” and then select
“Boring Cycle (G85)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the screen as
Figure 4-17.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Hole position data X (X)︰0.0
b. Hole position data Y (Y)︰0.0
c. R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰-5.0
d. Initial point to R (R)︰-2.0
e. Number of repeats (K)︰2
f. Feedrate (F)︰1000.0

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3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

4.1.9 Boring Cycle (G86)

This function executes the Boring Cycle. This cycle is used to bore a hole. The
corresponding G-Code is G86. To use the function selects the Canned Cycle in the GII
main menu and selects the Boring Cycle (G86) in the Canned Cycle Menu. The
dialogic window is shown in Figure 4-19.

Data Input︰
1.Hole position data X (X)︰The X position of the hole.
2.Hole position data Y (Y)︰The X position of the hole.
3.R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰Distance from point R to bottom of the hole.
4.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
5.Number of repeats (K)︰ The number of repeats times.
6.Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.

Boring Cycle (G86) Machining Procedures :

1.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point (X,Y).
2.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point R.
3.Machining to the point Z by G01.
4.Move the cutter by G00 to initial point or R point ( According to G98/G99 )

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Figure 4-19︰Dialogic window of Boring Cycle (G86)

Example︰
Table 4-9 shows the example specification of Fine Boring Cycle. The
specific graph is shown in Figure 4-20. The starting point of the tool is assigned
to (0,0,0).

Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1 Hole position data X (X) 0.0
2. Hole position data Y (Y) 0.0
3. R to hole bottom distance (Z) -5.0
4. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
5. Number of repeats (K) 2
6. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-3︰The parameters of Fine Boring Cycle

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Figure 4-20︰Fine Boring Cycle specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Canned Cycle” and then select
“Boring Cycle (G86)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the screen as
Figure 4-19.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Hole position data X (X)︰0.0
b. Hole position data Y (Y)︰0.0
c. R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰-5.0
d. Initial point to R (R)︰-2.0
e. Number of repeats (K)︰2
f. Feedrate (F)︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

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4.1.10 Back Boring Cycle (G87)

This function executes the Boring Cycle Back Boring Cycle. It performs accurate
boring. The corresponding G-Code is G87. To use the function selects the Canned
Cycle in the GII main menu and selects the Back Boring Cycle (G87) in the Canned
Cycle Menu. The dialogic window is shown in Figure 4-21.

Figure 4-21︰Dialogic window of Back Boring Cycle

Data Input︰
1.Hole position data X (X)︰The X position of the hole.
2.Hole position data Y (Y)︰The X position of the hole.
3.R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰Distance from point R to bottom of the hole.
4.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
5.Shift amount (Q)︰Shift amount at the bottom of the hole
6.Dwell time (P)︰Dwell time at the bottom of the hole
7.Number of repeats (K)︰ The number of repeats times.
8.Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.

Back Boring Cycle (G87) Machining Procedures :

1.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point (X,Y).
2.Oriented spindle stop and then shift back with Q.

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3.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point R and shift Q spindle CW.
4.Machining to the point Z by G01, hold P second and shift Q.
5.Move the cutter by G00 to initial point and spindle CW shift Q.

Example︰
Table 4-10 shows the example specification of Back Boring Cycle. The
specific graph is shown in Figure 4-22. The starting point of the tool is assigned
to (0,0,0).

Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1 Hole position data X (X) 0.0
2. Hole position data Y (Y) 0.0
3. R to hole bottom distance (Z) -5.0
4. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
5. Shift amount (Q) 1.0
6. Dwell time (P) 1.0
7. Number of repeats (K) 2
8. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-22︰The parameters of Fine Boring Cycle

Figure 4-22︰Fine Boring Cycle specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Canned Cycle” and then select

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“Boring Cycle (G87)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the screen as

Figure 4-21.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Hole position data X (X)︰0.0
b. Hole position data Y (Y)︰0.0
c. R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰-5.0
d. Initial point to R (R)︰-2.0
e. Shift amount (Q)︰1.0
f. Dwell time (P)︰1.0
g. Number of repeats (K)︰2
h. Feedrate (F)︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

4.1.11 Semiautomatic Fine Boring Cycle (G88)

This function executes the Semiautomatic Fine Boring Cycle. It bores a hole
precisely. The corresponding G-Code is G88. To use the function selects the Canned
Cycle in the GII main menu and selects the Semiautomatic Fine Boring Cycle (G88)
Cycle in the Canned Cycle Menu. The dialogic window is shown in Figure 4-23.

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Figure 4-23︰Dialogic window of Semiautomatic Fine Boring Cycle

Data Input︰
1.Hole position data X (X)︰The X position of the hole.
2.Hole position data Y (Y)︰The X position of the hole.
3.R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰Distance from point R to bottom of the hole.
4.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
5.Dwell time (P)︰Dwell time at the bottom of the hole
6.Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.
7.Number of repeats (K)︰ The number of repeats times.

Semiautomatic Fine Boring Cycle (G88) Machining Procedures :

1.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point (X,Y).
2.Move the tool by manual and restart.
3.Machining to the point Z by G01 and spindle stops for dwell P seconds.
4.Machining by G01 to point R
5.Move to the initial point or R point ( According to G98/G99 )

Example︰
Table 4-11 shows the example specification of Fine Boring Cycle. The
specific graph is shown in Figure 4-24. The starting point of the tool is assigned
to (0,0,0).

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Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1 Hole position data X (X) 0.0
2. Hole position data Y (Y) 0.0
3. R to hole bottom distance (Z) -5.0
4. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
5. Dwell time (P) 1.0
6. Number of repeats (K) 2
7. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-11︰The parameters of Semiautomatic Fine Boring Cycle

Figure 4-24︰Semiautomatic Fine Boring Cycle specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Canned Cycle” and then select
“Semiautomatic Fine Boring Cycle (G76)”. The dialogic window is displayed
on the screen as Figure 4-23.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Hole position data X (X)︰0.0
b. Hole position data Y (Y)︰0.0
c. R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰-5.0
d. Initial point to R (R)︰-2.0
e. Dwell time (P)︰1.0
f. Number of repeats (K)︰2

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g. Feedrate (F)︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

4.1.12 Pause Boring Cycle (G89)

This function executes the Pause Boring Cycle. It bores a hole. The
corresponding G-Code is G76. To use the function selects the Canned Cycle in the
GII main menu and selects the Pause Boring Cycle (G89) in the Canned Cycle Menu.
The dialogic window is shown in Figure 4-25.

Data Input︰
1.Hole position data X (X)︰The X position of the hole.
2.Hole position data Y (Y)︰The X position of the hole.
3.R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰Distance from point R to bottom of the hole.
4.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
5.Dwell time (P)︰Dwell time at the bottom of the hole
6.Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.
7.Number of repeats (K)︰ The number of repeats times.

Pause Boring Cycle (G89) Machining Procedures :

1.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point (X,Y).
2.Using G00 moves the cutter to the point R.
3.Machining to the point Z by G01 and stops for dwell P seconds.
4.Move the tools up by manual and restart.
5.Move the cutter by G01 to point R ( According to G98/G99 )
6.Move the tool to initial point( According to G98/G99 ) and spindle CW.
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Figure 4-25︰Dialogic window of Pause Boring Cycle

Example︰
Table 4-12 shows the example specification of Pause Boring Cycle. The
specific graph is shown in Figure 4-26. The starting point of the tool is assigned
to (0,0,0).

Parameters on screen
Names Specifications
1 Hole position data X (X) 0.0
2. Hole position data Y (Y) 0.0
3. R to hole bottom distance (Z) -5.0
4. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
5. Dwell time (P) 1.0
6. Number of repeats (K) 2
7. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-12︰The parameters of Pause Boring Cycle

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Figure 4-26︰Pause Boring Cycle specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Canned Cycle” and then select
“Pause Boring Cycle (G89)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the screen
as Figure 4-25.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Hole position data X (X)︰0.0
b. Hole position data Y (Y)︰0.0
c. R to hole bottom distance (Z)︰-5.0
d. Initial point to R (R)︰-2.0
e. Dwell time (P)︰1.0
f. Number of repeats (K)︰2
g. Feedrate (F)︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
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4.2 Facing
This function machines a rectangular plane. Four types of facing are available.
To use Facing enters the Graphic Input Interface by press F3 and chooses Facing.
Select facing from the GII menu by pressing the option in Figure 4-27.

Figure 4-27︰Facing main menu

4.2.1 Bi-directional Cutting X (G161)

Cutting is performed bi-directionally along the X-axis and corresponds
G-Code number is G161. To use the function enters the GII by press F3 and
chooses Facing and Bi-directional Cutting X. When you select bi-directional
cutting X, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure 4-28.

Data Input︰
XY Plane Arguments︰
1.Workpiece width (I)︰Width of the facing range. The sign of I decides the
cutting direction.
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decides the cutting direction.

3.Cutting width (W) : Depth of cut in one pass. If user not enter the argument,
it will automatically determined from the cutting width (%) of common
parameter ( CUTTER WIDTH (%) multiply [4010])
Z Axis Arguments :
4.Z increase amount (D)︰Each machining amount in Z direction.
5.Z depth(H)︰Total machining amount in Z direction.
6.Z retraction (H)：Retraction in Z direction.
7.Z direction machining speed (E)︰Machining speed in Z direction.
8.Feedrate (F)：Cutting feedrate.
9.Spindle Speed (S)︰Spindle rotation speed (r.p.m)

Note: All arguments are described as increased amount.

Figure 4-28︰Dialogic window of Bi-directional Cutting X

Bi-directional Cutting X (G161) Machining procedures :

1.The starting point is the initial point S(X0,Y0,Z0).
2.Machine workpeice in the Z direction with speed E and amount D.
3.Machine the workpeice along the X direction with G01 and feedrate F. ( The
direction is decided by the sign of I).
4.Machine the workpeice along the Y direction and amount W ( The direction is
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5.Machine the workpeice along the X direction with inverse I direction.

6.Repeat 3~5 until tool reaches the boundary (J) of direction Y
7.Repeat 2~7 until reaches the Z retraction distance (H).
8.The tool moves to the machining start point Z by G00.
6.The tool moves to the machining start point (X,Y) by G00.

Example︰
Table 4-13 shows the example specification of Bi-directional Cutting X.
The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-29. The starting point of the tool is
assigned to (0,0,0).

Parameters on XY plane Parameters on Z axis

Names Specifications Names Specifications
1.Width (I) 20.0 6.Z increase (D) 3.0
2.Length (J) 20.0 7.Z retraction (H) 12.0
3.Cutting width (W) 4.0 8.Z speed (E) 1000.0
4.Spindel (S) 1000
5.Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-13︰The parameters of Bi-directional Cutting X

Figure 4-29︰Bi-directional Cutting X specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Facing” and then select
“Bi-directional Cutting X (G161)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-28.

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2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Workpiece width (I)︰ ︰20.0
b. Workpiece length (J) ︰20.0
c. Cutting width (W) ︰4.0
d. Spindle Speed (S) ︰1000
e. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0
f. Z increase amount (D) ︰3.0
g. Z retraction distance (H) ︰12.0
h. Z direction machining speed (E) ︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-30.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

Figure 4-30︰Simulation result of Bi-directional X Cutting

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4.2.2 Unidirectional Cutting X (G162)

Cutting is performed unidirectionally along the X-axis and corresponds
G-Code number is G162. To use the function enters the GII by press F3 and
chooses Facing and Unidirectional Cutting X. When you select unidirectional
cutting X, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure 4-31.

Figure 4-31︰Dialogic window of Bi-directional Cutting X

Data Input︰
XY Plane Arguments︰
1.Workpiece width (I)︰Width of the facing range. The sign of I decides the
cutting direction.
2.Workpiece length (J)：Length of the facing range in direction Y. The sign of J
decides the cutting direction.
3.Cutting width (W) : Depth of cut in one pass. If user not enter the argument,
it will automatically determined from the cutting width (%) of common
parameter ( CUTTER WIDTH (%) multiply [4010])
Z Axis Arguments :
4.Z increase amount (D)︰Each machining amount in Z direction.

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5.Z retraction distance (H)：Total machining amount in Z direction.

6.Z direction machining speed (E)︰Machining speed in Z direction.
7.Feedrate (F)：Cutting feedrate.
8.Spindle Speed (S)︰Spindle rotation speed (r.p.m)

Note: All arguments are described as increasing amount.

Do not use unidirectional cutting X if your mill has only two axes.

Unidirectional Cutting X (G162) Machining Procedures :

1.The starting point is the initial point S(X0,Y0,Z0).
2.Machine workpeice in the Z direction with speed E and amount D.
3.Machine the workpeice along the X direction with G01 and feedrate F. ( The
direction is decided by the sign of I).
4.Move the tool up to point A in the Z direction
5.Machine the workpeice along the Y direction and amount W ( The direction is
decided by the sign of J)
6.Move the tool to machining position by G00
7.Repeat 3~5, until the tool reach J
8.Repeat 2~7 until reaches the Z retraction distance (H).
9.The tool moves to the machining start point Z by G00.
10. The tool moves to the machining start point (X,Y) by G00.

Example︰
Table 4-14 shows the example specification of Bi-directional Cutting X.
The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-32. The starting point of the tool is
assigned to (0,0,0).

Parameters on XY plane Parameters on Z axis

Names Specifications Names Specifications
1.Width (I) 20.0 6.Z increase (D) 3.0
2.Length (J) 20.0 7.Z retraction (H) 12.0
3.Cutting width (W) 4.0 8.Z speed (E) 1000.0
4.Spindel (S) 1000
5.Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-14︰The parameters of Unidirectional Cutting X

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Figure 4-32︰Unidirectional Cutting X specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Facing” and then select
“Unidirectional Cutting X (G162)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-31.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Workpiece width (I)︰ ︰20.0
b. Workpiece length (J) ︰20.0
c. Cutting width (W) ︰4.0
d. Spindle Speed (S) ︰1000
e. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0
f. Z increase amount (D) ︰3.0
g. Z retraction distance (H) ︰12.0
h. Z direction machining speed (E) ︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-33.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

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Figure 4-33︰Simulation result of Unidirectional X Cutting

4.2.3 Bi-directional Cutting Y (G163)

Cutting is performed bidirectionally along the Y-axis and corresponds
G-Code number is G163. To use the function enters the GII by press F3 and
chooses Facing and Bi-directional Cutting Y. When you select bi-directional
cutting Y, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure 4-34.

Data Input︰
XY Plane Arguments︰
1.Workpiece width (I)︰Width of the facing range. The sign of I decides the
cutting direction.
2.Workpiece length (J)：Length of the facing range in the direction Y. The sign of
J decides the cutting direction.
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it will automatically determined from the cutting width (%) of common

parameter ( CUTTER WIDTH (%) multiply [4010])
Z Axis Arguments :
4.Z increase amount (D)︰Each machining amount in Z direction.
5.Z retraction distance (H)：Total machining amount in Z direction.
6.Z direction machining speed (E)︰Machining speed in Z direction.
7.Feedrate (F)：Cutting feedrate.
8.Spindle Speed (S)︰Spindle rotation speed (r.p.m)

Note: All arguments are described as increased amount.

Figure 4-34︰Dialogic window of Bi-directional Cutting Y

Bi-directional Cutting Y (G163) Machining Procedures :

1.The starting point is the initial point S(X0,Y0,Z0).
2.Machine workpeice in the Z direction with speed E and amount D.
3.Machine the workpeice along the Y direction with G01 and feedrate F. ( The
direction is decided by the sign of J).
4.Machine the workpeice along the X direction and amount W ( The direction is
decided by the sign of I)
5.Machine the workpeice along the Y direction with inverse J direction.
6.Repeat 3~5 until tool reaches the boundary (I) of direction X

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7.Repeat 2~7 until reaches the Z retraction distance (H).

8.The tool moves to the machining start point Z by G00.
7.The tool moves to the machining start point (X,Y) by G00.

Example︰
Table 4-15 shows the example specification of Bi-directional Cutting X.
The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-35. The starting point of the tool is
assigned to (0,0,0).

Parameters on XY plane Parameters on Z axis

Names Specifications Names Specifications
1.Width (I) 20.0 6.Z increase (D) 3.0
2.Length (J) 20.0 7.Z retraction (H) 12.0
3.Cutting width (W) 4.0 8.Z speed (E) 1000.0
4.Spindel (S) 1000
5.Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-15︰The parameters of Bi-directional Cutting Y

Figure 4-35︰Bi-directional Cutting Y specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Facing” and then select
“Bi-directional Cutting Y (G163)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-34.
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enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Workpiece width (I)︰ ︰20.0
b. Workpiece length (J) ︰20.0
c. Cutting width (W) ︰4.0
d. Spindle Speed (S) ︰1000
e. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0
f. Z increase amount (D) ︰3.0
g. Z retraction distance (H) ︰12.0
h. Z direction machining speed (E) ︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-36.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

Figure 4-36︰Simulation result of Bi-directional X Cutting

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4.2.4 Unidirectional Cutting Y (G164)

Cutting is performed unidirectionally along the X-axis and corresponds
G-Code number is G164. To use the function enters the GII by press F3 and
chooses Facing and Unidirectional Cutting Y. When you select unidirectional
cutting Y, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure 4-37.

Figure 4-37︰Dialogic window of Bi-directional Cutting Y

Data Input︰
XY Plane Arguments︰
1.Workpiece width (I)︰Width of the facing range. The sign of I decides the
cutting direction.
2.Workpiece length (J)：Length of the facing range in the direction Y. The sign of
J decides the cutting direction.
3.Cutting width (W) : Depth of cut in one pass. If user not enter the argument,
it will automatically determined from the cutting width (%) of common
parameter ( CUTTER WIDTH (%) multiply [4010])
Z Axis Arguments :
4.Z increase amount (D)︰Each machining amount in Z direction.
5.Z retraction distance (H)：Total machining amount in Z direction.
6.Z direction machining speed (E)︰Machining speed in Z direction.
7.Feedrate (F)：Cutting feedrate.

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8.Spindle Speed (S)︰Spindle rotation speed (r.p.m)

Note: All arguments are described as increasing amount.

Do not use unidirectional cutting X if your mill has only two axles.

Unidirectional Cutting Y (G164) Machining Procedures :

1.The starting point is the initial point S(X0,Y0,Z0).
2.Machine workpeice in the Z direction with speed E and amount D.
3.Machine the workpeice along the Y direction with G01 and feedrate F. ( The
direction is decided by the sign of J).
4.Move the tool up to point A in the Z direction
5.Machine the workpeice along the X direction and amount W ( The direction is
decided by the sign of I)
6.Move the tool to machining position by G00
7.Repeat 3~5, until the tool reaches J
8.Repeat 2~7 until reaches the Z retraction distance (H).
9.The tool moves to the machining start point Z by G00.
10. The tool moves to the machining start point (X,Y) by G00.

Example︰
Table 4-16 shows the example specification of Bi-directional Cutting X.
The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-38. The starting point of the tool is
assigned to (0,0,0).

Parameters on XY plane Parameters on Z axis

Names Specifications Names Specifications
1.Width (I) 20.0 6.Z increase (D) 3.0
2.Length (J) 20.0 7.Z retraction (H) 12.0
3.Cutting width (W) 4.0 8.Z speed (E) 1000.0
4.Spindel (S) 1000
5.Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-16︰The parameters of Unidirectional Cutting Y

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Figure 4-38︰Unidirectional Cutting X specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Facing ” and then select
“Unidirectional Cutting Y (G164)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-37.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Workpiece width (I)︰ ︰20.0
b. Workpiece length (J) ︰20.0
c. Cutting width (W) ︰4.0
d. Spindle Speed (S) ︰1000
e. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0
f. Z increase amount (D) ︰3.0
g. Z retraction distance (H) ︰12.0
h. Z direction machining speed (E) ︰1000.0

3.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
4.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-39.
5.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

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Figure 4-39︰Simulation result of Unidirectional X Cutting

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4.3 Pocketing
This function cuts an area of a specified figure such as track packet, circle
pocket and square pocket. Press F3 to enter the GII mode and press F1 to enter a
new machining cycle. Then, select the “Pocketing” on GII main menu. Figure
4-40 shown below appears.

Figure 4-40︰Pocketing main menu

4.3.1 Roughing Track Pocket (G173)

This function machines a roughing track pocket on the workpiece. The
corresponding G-Code number is G173. To use the function enters the GII by
press F3 and chooses Pocketing and Roughing Track Pocket (G173). When you
select it, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure 4-41 and Figure 4-42.
Press PageUp/PageDown to switch the input display in Page 1and Page 2.

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Figure 4-41︰Dialogic window page 1 of Roughing Track Pocket

Page 1 Data Input︰

1.X Length (I) : The machining length in X direction. ( The sign of I determines
the relation of second center.)
2.Y Length (J) : The machining length in Y direction. ( The sign of I determines
the relation of second center.)
3.Cutting width (W) : Depth of cut in one pass. If user not enter the argument, it
will automatically determine by the cutting width (%) of common parameter
( CUTTER WIDTH (%) multiply [4010])
4.Cutting direction (U) : Direction in which the tool moves (0 = clockwise, 1=
counter clockwise)
5.Finishing amount (V) : The amount is prepared for finish machine.
6.Finishing allowance (P) : 0=Finish cutting is not performed. 1=Finish cutting
performed.
7.Spindle speed (S) : Spindle rotation speed (r.p.m)
8.Feedrate (F) : Cutting feedrate

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Figure 4-42︰Dialogic window page 2 of Roughing Track Pocket

Page 2 Data Input:

9.Basic Point (A) : The length of the machining basic point to the initial point in
the Z direction.
10. Z increase amount (D)︰Each machining amount in Z direction.
11. Z retraction distance (H)：Total machining amount in Z direction.
12. Z direction machining speed (E)︰Machining speed in Z direction.

Roughing Track Pocket (G173) Machining Procedures :

1. Move the tool to circular center C1 and up to the workpeice with A (mm)
2. Machine workpeice in the Z direction with speed E and move to the depth
A+B.
3. Machine to the second circular center, C2, in speed F.
4. Start to extend the hole with cutting width W each time.
5. When the tool reaches the finishing prepare amount V, it go back to first
circular center C1.
6. Machine workpeice in the Z direction with speed E and increase the depth B.
7. Repeat 3~5 until the tool reaches the Z axis destination C.

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8. Move the tool by G00 to original point C1.

9. If the finishing allowance is selected, it will do the finish machining by
approach to the circle.

Example︰
Table 4-17 shows the example specification of Roughing Track Pocket. The
specific graph is shown in Figure 4-43. The starting point of the tool is assigned
to (0,0,0).

Page 1(Parameters on XY plane) Page 2(Parameters on Z axis)

Names Specifications Names Specifications
1. X Length (I) 80.0 9. Basic Point (A) 6.0
2. Y Length (J) 40.0 10 Z increase amount (D) 4.0
3. Cutting width (W) 10.0 11. Retraction distance (H) 14.0
4. Direction (U) 1 (CCW) 12. Machining speed (E) 1000.0
5. Finishing amount (V) 5.0
6. Finishing allowance (P) 0 (No)
7. Spindle speed (S) 1000
8. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-17︰The parameters of Roughing Track Pocket

Figure 4-43︰Roughing Track Pocket specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Pocketing” and then select
“ Roughing Track Pocket (G173)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-32 and Figure 4-33.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific

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data, enter the values one by one.

a. X Length (I) ︰80.0
b. Y Length (J) ︰40.0
c. Cutting width (W) ︰10.0
d. Direction (U) ︰1 (CCW)
e. Finishing amount (V) ︰5.0
f. Finishing allowance (P) ︰0 (No)
g. Spindle speed (S) ︰1000
h. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0

3.Press Page/Down to change screen to input arguments on Page 2.

i. Basic Point (A) ︰6.0
j. Z increase amount (D) ︰4.0
k. Retraction distance (H) ︰14.0
l. Machining speed (E) ︰1000.0

4.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
5.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-44.
6.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

Figure 4-44︰Simulation result of Roughing Track Pocket

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4.3.2 Finishing Track Pocket (G174)

This function machines a finishing track pocket on the workpiece. The
corresponding G-Code number is G174. To use the function enters the GII by
press F3 and chooses Pocketing and Finishing Track Pocket. When you select
unidirectional cutting Y, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure 4-45 and
Figure 4-46. Press PageUp/PageDown to switch the input display in Page 1and
Page 2.

Figure 4-45︰Dialogic window page 1 of Finishing Track Pocket

Page 1 Data Input︰

1.X Length (I) : The machining length in X direction. ( The sign of I determines
the relation of second center.)
2.Y Length (J) : The machining length in Y direction. ( The sign of I determines
the relation of second center.)
3.Cutting direction (U) : Direction in which the tool moves (0 = clockwise, 1=
counter clockwise)
4.Spindle speed (S) : Spindle rotation speed (r.p.m)
5.Feedrate (F) : Cutting feedrate

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Figure 4-46︰Dialogic window page 2 of Finishing Track Pocketing

Page 2 Data Input︰

6.Basic Point (A) : The length of the machining basic point to the initial point in
the Z direction.
7.Z retraction distance (H)：Total machining amount in Z direction.

Finishing Track Pocket (G174) Machining Procedures :

1. Move the tool to circular center C1 and up to the workpeice with A (mm)
2. Machine workpeice in the Z direction and move to the depth A+H.
3. Approach a circle to start finishing the hole.
4. Move the tool by G00 to original point C1.

Example︰
Table 4-18 shows the example specification of Finishing Track Pocket. The
specific graph is shown in Figure 4-47. The starting point of the tool is assigned
to (0,0,0).

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Page 1(Parameters on XY plane) Page 2(Parameters on Z axis)

Names Specifications Names Specifications
1. X Length (I) 20.0 6. Basic Point (A) 2.0
2. Y Length (J) 10.0 7. Retraction distance (H) 5.0
3. Direction (U) 1 (CCW)
4. Spindle speed (S) 1000
5. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-18︰The parameters of Finishing Track Pocket

Figure 4-47︰Finishing Track Pocket specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Pocketing” and then select
“ Finishing Track Pocket (G174)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-45 and Figure 4-46.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. X Length (I) ︰20.0
b. Y Length (J) ︰10.0
c. Direction (U) ︰1 (CCW)
d. Spindle speed (S) ︰1000
e. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0

3.Press Page/Down to change screen to input arguments on Page 2.

f. Basic Point (A) ︰2.0

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g. Retraction distance (H) ︰5.0

4.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
5.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-48.
6.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

Figure 4-48︰Simulation result of Roughing Track Pocket

4.3.3 Roughing Square Pocket (G175)

This function machines a roughing square pocket on the workpiece. The
corresponding G-Code number is G175. To use the function enters the GII by
press F3 and chooses Pocketing and Roughing Square Pocket (G175). When you
select it, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure 4-49 and Figure 4-50.
Press PageUp/PageDown to switch the input display in Page 1and Page 2.

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Figure 4-49︰Dialogic window page 1 of Roughing Square Pocket

Page 1 Data Input︰

1.X Length (I) : The machining length in X direction. ( The sign of I determines
the relation of second center.)
2.Y Length (J) : The machining length in Y direction. ( The sign of I determines
the relation of second center.)
3.Corner Radius (R)︰The radius of four corners.
4.Cutting width (W) : Depth of cut in one pass. If user not enter the argument, it
will automatically determine by the cutting width (%) of common parameter
( CUTTER WIDTH (%) multiply [4010])
5.Cutting direction (U) : Direction in which the tool moves (0 = clockwise, 1=
counter clockwise)
6.Finishing amount (V) : The amount is prepared for finish machine.
7.Finishing allowance (P) : 0=Finish cutting is not performed. 1=Finish cutting
performed.
8.Spindle speed (S) : Spindle rotation speed (r.p.m)
9.Feedrate (F) : Cutting feedrate

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Figure 4-50︰Dialogic window page 2 of Roughing Square Pocket

Page 2 Data Input︰

10. Basic Point (A) : The length of the machining basic point to the initial point
in the Z direction.
11. Z increase amount (D)︰Each machining amount in Z direction.
12. Z retraction distance (H)：Total machining amount in Z direction.
13. Z direction machining speed (E)︰Machining speed in Z direction.

Roughing Square Pocket (G175) Machining Procedures :

1. Move the tool to C1 and up to the workpeice with A (mm)
2. Machine workpeice in the Z direction with speed E and move to the depth
A+B.
3. Start to extend the hole with cutting width W each time.
4. When the tool reaches the finishing prepare amount V, it go back to start point
C.
5. Machine workpeice in the Z direction with speed E and increase the depth B.
6. Repeat 3~5 until the tool reaches the Z axis destination C.
7. Move the tool by G00 to original point C.
8. If the finishing allowance is selected, it will do the finish machining by
approach to the circle.

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Example︰
Table 4-19 shows the example specification of Roughing Square Pocket.
The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-51. The starting point of the tool is
assigned to (0,0,0).

Page 1(Parameters on XY plane) Page 2(Parameters on Z axis)

Names Specifications Names Specifications
1. X Length (I) 20.0 10. Basic Point (A) 2.0
2. Y Length (J) 10.0 11 Z increase amount (D) 2.0
3. Corner Radius (R) None 12. Retraction distance (H) 5.0
4. Cutting width (W) 4.0 13. Machining speed (E) 1000.0
5. Direction (U) 1 (CCW)
6. Finishing amount (V) 0.0
7. Finishing allowance (P) 0 (No)
8. Spindle speed (S) 1000
9. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-19︰The parameters of Roughing Square Pocket

Figure 4-51︰Roughing Square Pocket specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Pocketing” and then select
“ Roughing Square Pocket (G175)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-32 and Figure 4-33.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific

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data, enter the values one by one.

a. X Length (I) ︰20.0
b. Y Length (J) ︰10.0
c. Corner Radius ︰None.
d. Cutting width (W) ︰4.0
e. Direction (U) ︰1 (CCW)
f. Finishing amount (V) ︰5.0
g. Finishing allowance (P) ︰0 (No)
h. Spindle speed (S) ︰1000
i. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0

3.Press Page/Down to change screen to input arguments on Page 2.

j. Basic Point (A) ︰2.0
k. Z increase amount (D) ︰2.0
l. Retraction distance (H) ︰5.0
m. Machining speed (E) ︰1000.0

4.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
5.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-52.
6.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

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Figure 4-52︰Simulation result of Roughing Square Pocket

4.3.4 Finishing Square Pocket (G176)

This function machines a finishing square pocket on the workpiece. The
corresponding G-Code number is G176. To use the function enters the GII by
press F3 and chooses “Pocketing” and “Finishing Square Pocket (G176)”. When
you select unidirectional cutting Y, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure
4-53 and Figure 4-54. Press PageUp/PageDown to switch the input display in
Page 1and Page 2.

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Figure 4-53︰Dialogic window page 1 of Finishing Track Pocket

Page 1 Data Input︰

1.X Length (I) : The machining length in X direction. ( The sign of I determines
the relation of second center.)
2.Y Length (J) : The machining length in Y direction. ( The sign of I determines
the relation of second center.)
3.Corner Radius (R)︰The radius of four corners.
4.Cutting direction (U) : Direction in which the tool moves (0 = clockwise, 1=
counter clockwise)
5.Spindle speed (S) : Spindle rotation speed (r.p.m)
6.Feedrate (F) : Cutting feedrate

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Figure 4-54︰Dialogic window page 2 of Finishing Square Pocketing

Page 2 Data Input︰

7.Basic Point (A) : The length of the machining basic point to the initial point in
the Z direction.
8.Z retraction distance (H)：Total machining amount in Z direction.

Finishing Square Pocketing (G175) Machining Procedures :

1. Move the tool to center C1 and up to the workpeice with A (mm)
2. Machine workpeice in the Z direction and move to the depth A+H.
3. Approach a circle to start finishing the square hole.
4. Move the tool by G00 to original point C1.

Example︰
Table 4-20 shows the example specification of Finishing Square Pocket.
The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-55. The starting point of the tool is
assigned to (0,0,0).

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Page 1(Parameters on XY plane) Page 2(Parameters on Z axis)

Names Specifications Names Specifications
1. X Length (I) 80.0 7. Basic Point (A) 2.0
2. Y Length (J) 40.0 8. Retraction distance (H) 5.0
3.Corner (R) None
4. Direction (U) 1 (CCW)
5. Spindle speed (S) 1000
6. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-18︰The parameters of Finishing Square Pocket

Figure 4-55︰Finishing Track Pocket specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Pocketing” and then select
“ Finishing Square Pocket (G176)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-54 and Figure 4-55.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. X Length (I) ︰20.0
b. Y Length (J) ︰10.0
c. Corner Radius (R) ︰None
d. Direction (U) ︰1 (CCW)
e. Spindle speed (S) ︰1000
f. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0

3.Press Page/Down to change screen to input arguments on Page 2.

g. Basic Point (A) ︰2.0

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h. Retraction distance (H) ︰5.0

4.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
5.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-56.
6.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

Figure 4-56︰Simulation result of Roughing Track Pocket

4.3.5 Roughing Circle Pocket (G177)

This function machines a roughing circle pocket on the workpiece. The
corresponding G-Code number is G177. To use the function enters the GII by
press F3 and chooses Pocketing and Roughing Circle Pocket (G177). When you
select it, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure 4-57 and Figure 4-58.
Press PageUp/PageDown to switch the input display in Page 1and Page 2.

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Figure 4-57︰Dialogic window page 1 of Roughing Circle Pocket

Page 1 Data Input︰

1.Radius (R)︰The radius of the circle.
2.Cutting width (W) : Depth of cut in one pass. If user not enter the argument, it
will automatically determine by the cutting width (%) of common parameter
( CUTTER WIDTH (%) multiply [4010])
3.Cutting direction (U) : Direction in which the tool moves (0 = clockwise, 1=
counter clockwise)
4.Finishing amount (V) : The amount is prepared for finish machine.
5.Finishing allowance (P) : 0=Finish cutting is not performed. 1=Finish cutting
performed.
6.Spindle speed (S) : Spindle rotation speed (r.p.m)
7.Feedrate (F) : Cutting feedrate

Page 2 Data Input︰

8.Basic Point (A) : The length of the machining basic point to the initial point in
the Z direction.
9.Z increase amount (D)︰Each machining amount in Z direction.
10. Z retraction distance (H)：Total machining amount in Z direction.
11. Z direction machining speed (E)︰Machining speed in Z direction.

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Roughing Circle Pocket (G177) Machining Procedures :

1. Move the tool to circular center C and up to the workpeice with A (mm)
2. Machine workpeice in the Z direction with speed E and move to the depth
A+B.
3. Start to extend the hole with cutting width W each time.
4. When the tool reaches the finishing prepare amount V, it go back to start point
C.
5. Machine workpeice in the Z direction with speed E and increase the depth B.
6. Repeat 3~5 until the tool reaches the Z axis destination C.
7. Move the tool by G00 to original point C.
8. If the finishing allowance is selected, it will do the finish machining by
approach to the circle.

Figure 4-58︰Dialogic window page 2 of Roughing Circle Pocket

Example︰
Table 4-21 shows the example specification of Roughing Circle Pocket. The
specific graph is shown in Figure 4-59. The starting point of the tool is assigned
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Page 1(Parameters on XY plane) Page 2(Parameters on Z axis)

Names Specifications Names Specifications
1. Radius (R) 10.0 8. Basic Point (A) 2.0
2. Cutting width (W) 4.0 9 Z increase amount (D) 2.0
3. Direction (U) 1 (CCW) 10. Retraction distance (H) 5.0
4. Finishing amount (V) 0.0 11. Machining speed (E) 1000.0
5. Finishing allowance (P) 0 (No)
6. Spindle speed (S) 1000
7. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-21︰The parameters of Roughing Circle Pocket

Figure 4-59︰Roughing Circle Pocket specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Pocketing” and then select
“ Roughing Circle Pocket (G177)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-57 and Figure 4-58.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Radius (R) ︰None.
b. Cutting width (W) ︰4.0
c. Direction (U) ︰1 (CCW)
d. Finishing amount (V) ︰5.0
e. Finishing allowance (P) ︰0 (No)
f. Spindle speed (S) ︰1000
g. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0

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3.Press Page/Down to change screen to input arguments on Page 2.

h. Basic Point (A) ︰2.0
i. Z increase amount (D) ︰2.0
j. Retraction distance (H) ︰5.0
k. Machining speed (E) ︰1000.0

4.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
5.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-60.
6.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

Figure 4-60︰Simulation result of Roughing Square Pocket

4.3.6 Finishing Circle Pocket (G178)

This function machines a finishing circle pocket on the workpiece. The
corresponding G-Code number is G178. To use the function enters the GII by
press F3 and chooses “Pocketing” and “Finishing Circle Pocket (G178)”. When

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you select unidirectional cutting Y, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure
4-61 and Figure 4-62. Press PageUp/PageDown to switch the input display in
Page 1and Page 2.

Page 1 Data Input︰

1.Radius (R)︰The radius of the circle.
2.Cutting direction (U) : Direction in which the tool moves (0 = clockwise, 1=
counter clockwise)
3.Spindle speed (S) : Spindle rotation speed (r.p.m)
4.Feedrate (F) : Cutting feedrate

Figure 4-61︰Dialogic window page 1 of Finishing Circle Pocket

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Figure 4-62︰Dialogic window page 2 of Finishing Square Pocketing

Page 2 Data Input︰

5.Basic Point (A) : The length of the machining basic point to the initial point in
the Z direction.
6.Z retraction distance (H)：Total machining amount in Z direction.

Finishing Circle Pocket (G178) Machining Procedures :

1. Move the tool to center C1 and up to the workpeice with A (mm)
2. Machine workpeice in the Z direction and move to the depth A+H.
3. Approach a circle to start finishing the circle hole.
4. Move the tool by G00 to original point C1.

Example︰
Table 4-20 shows the example specification of Finishing Circle Pocket. The
specific graph is shown in Figure 4-63. The starting point of the tool is assigned
to (0,0,0).

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Page 1(Parameters on XY plane) Page 2(Parameters on Z axis)

Names Specifications Names Specifications
1.Corner (R) 10.0 5. Basic Point (A) 2.0
2. Direction (U) 1 (CCW) 6. Retraction distance (H) 5.0
3. Spindle speed (S) 1000
4. Feedrate (F) 1000.0

Table 4-18︰The parameters of Finishing Circle Pocket

Figure 4-63︰Finishing Circle Pocket specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Pocketing” and then select
“ Finishing Circle Pocket (G178)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-61 and Figure 4-62.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Radius (R) ︰10.0
b. Direction (U) ︰1 (CCW)
c. Spindle speed (S) ︰1000
d. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0

3.Press Page/Down to change screen to input arguments on Page 2.

e. Basic Point (A) ︰2.0
f. Retraction distance (H) ︰5.0

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4.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
5.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-64.
6.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

Figure 4-64︰Simulation result of Roughing Track Pocket

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4.4 Pattern Positioning

This function moves the tool to the specific position. This is useful in
machining such as drilling. Press F3 to enter the GII mode and press F1 to enter
a new machining cycle. Then, select the “Pattern Positioning” on GII main menu.
Figure 4-65 shown below appears.

Figure 4-65︰Pattern Positioning main menu

4.4.1 Circle Pattern Positioning (G134)

This function machines a circle pattern positioning on the workpiece. The
corresponding G-Code number is G134. To use the function enters the GII by
press F3 and chooses “Pattern Positioning” and “Circle Pattern Positioning
(G134) “. When you select it, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure 4-66
and Figure 4-67. Press PageUp/PageDown to switch the input display in Page
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Page 1 Data Input︰

1.Center (X) : Coordinates X of the center of a circle.。
2.Center (Y) : Coordinates Y of the center of a circle.
3.Radius (I)：The radius of the circle.
4.Starting angle (J)：Angle of first pattern to the horizontal direction.
5.Number of holes (K) : The number of machining positions on the circle.

Figure 4-66︰Dialogic window page 1 of Circle Pattern Positioning

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Figure 4-67︰Dialogic window page 2 of Circle Pattern Positioning

Page 2 Data Input︰
6.Depth of the hole (Z) : The depth of surface to the hole’s bottom.
7.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
8.Dwell time (P)︰Dwell time at the bottom of the hole
9.Each cutting feed (Q)︰Depth of cut for each cutting feed.
10. Retraction (d)︰Each retraction feed in the direction of X
0: Return to initial point R (commonly drilling).
1:Back to the fixed distance which is decided by parameter 4002
11. Machining Method (T) : 0=Drilling ,1=Tapping ,2=Boring
12. Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.
13. Spindle Speed (S) : The rotation speed of the spindle (r.p.m.).

Note︰
1. When the arguments in page 2 has been set up, the machining method is
G134.1. After machining is finished, it will cancel G134.1 drilling mode (G80).
2. When the arguments in page 2 has not been set up, G134.1 and G134 are the
same. The drilling mode is determined by the last machining.

Circle Pattern Positioning (G134) Machining Procedures:

1. The drilling mode (G70, G89) is decided by page 2
2. No matter where the tool is, the tool moves horizontally to the position of first

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pattern (Radius I, Angle J).

3. Moves to the position of second pattern (Angel 360/K).
4. Repeat the drilling method.
5. Repeat the machining procedures until finish the last one.
6. Stop at the last pattern (The point R up to the surface of the workpeice)

Example︰
Table 4-23 shows the example specification of Circle Pattern Positioning.
The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-68. The starting point of the tool is
assigned to (0,0,0).

Page 1 (Parameters on XY plane) Page 2 (Parameters on Z axis)

Names Specification Names Specification
1. Center (X) 0.0 6. Depth (Z) -4.0
2. Center (Y) 0.0 7. Dwell time (P) 1.0
3. Radius (I) 10.0 8. Each cutting feed (Q) -2.0
4. Starting angle (J) 30.0 9. Retraction (d) -2.0
5. Number of holes (K) 6 10. Initial point to R (R) 2.0
11. Feedrate (F) 1000.0
12. Spindle Speed (S) 1000

Table 4-23︰The parameters of Circle Pattern Positioning

Figure 4-68︰Circle Pattern Positioning specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Pattern Positioning” and then select
“ Circle Pattern Positioning (G134)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-66 and Figure 4-67.
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enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Center (X) ︰0.0
b. Center (Y) ︰0.0
c. Radius (I) ︰10.0
d. Starting angle (J) ︰30.0
e. Number of holes (K) ︰6

3.Press Page/Down to change screen to input arguments on Page 2.

f. Depth (Z) ︰-4.0
g. Dwell time (P) ︰1.0
h. Each cutting feed (Q) ︰-2.0
i. Retraction (d) ︰-1.0
j. Initial point to R (R) ︰-2.0
k. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0
l. Spindle Speed (S) ︰1000

4.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
5.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-69.
6.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

Figure 4-69︰Simulation result of Circle Pattern Positioning

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4.4.2 Oriented Line Pattern Positioning (G135)

This function machines an oriented line pattern positioning on the
workpiece. The corresponding G-Code number is G135. To use the function
enters the GII by press F3 and chooses “Pattern Positioning” and “Oriented Line
Pattern Positioning (G135) “. When you select it, the dialogic window will be
shown as Figure 4-70 and Figure 4-71. Press PageUp/PageDown to switch the
input display in Page 1and Page 2.

Figure 4-70︰Dialogic window page 1 of Oriented Line Pattern Positioning

Page 1 Data Input︰

1.Starting point (X) : Coordinates X of the starting point.
2.Starting point (Y) : Coordinates Y of the starting point.
3.Pitch (I)：The positioning pitch.
4.Orientation angle (J)：Angle of first pattern to the horizontal direction.
5.Number of holes (K) : The number of machining positions on the circle.

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Figure 4-71︰Dialogic window page 2 of Oriented Line Pattern Positioning

Page 2 Data Input︰

6.Depth of the hole (Z) : The depth of surface to the hole’s bottom.
7.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
8.Dwell time (P)︰Dwell time at the bottom of the hole
9.Each cutting feed (Q)︰Depth of cut for each cutting feed.
10. Retraction (d)︰Each retraction feed in the direction of X
0: Return to initial point R (commonly drilling).
1:Back to the fixed distance which is decided by parameter 4002
11. Machining Method (T) : 0=Drilling ,1=Tapping ,2=Boring
12. Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.
13. Spindle Speed (S) : The rotation speed of the spindle (r.p.m.).

Note︰
1. When the arguments in page 2 has been set up, the machining method is
G135.1. After machining is finished, it will cancel G135.1 drilling mode (G80).
2. When the arguments in page 2 has not been set up, G135.1 and G135 are the
same. The drilling mode is determined by the last machining.

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Oriented Line Pattern Positioning (G134) Machining Procedures:

1. The drilling mode (G70, G89) is decided by page 2
2. No matter where the tool is, the tool moves horizontally to the position of first
pattern.
3. Moves to the position of second pattern (Angel J, Pitch I).
4. Repeat the drilling method.
5. Repeat the machining procedures until finish the last one.

Example︰
Table 4-24 shows the example specification of Oriented Line Pattern
Positioning. The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-72. The starting point of the
tool is assigned to (0,0,0).

Page 1 (Parameters on XY plane) Page 2 (Parameters on Z axis)

Names Specification Names Specification
1. Starting Point (X) 0.0 6. Depth (Z) -4.0
2. Starting Point (Y) 0.0 7. Dwell time (P) 1.0
3. Pitch (I) 10.0 8. Each cutting feed (Q) -2.0
4. Starting angle (J) 30.0 9. Retraction (d) 1.0
5. Number of holes (K) 6 10. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
11. Feedrate (F) 1000.0
12. Spindle Speed (S) 1000

Table 4-24︰The parameters of Oriented Line Pattern Positioning

Figure 4-72︰Circle Pattern Positioning specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Oriented Line Pattern Positioning”
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window is displayed on the screen as Figure 4-70 and Figure 4-71.

2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Starting point (X) ︰0.0
b. Starting point (Y) ︰0.0
c. Pitch (I) ︰10.0
d. Starting angle (J) ︰30.0
e. Number of holes (K) ︰6
3.Press Page/Down to change screen to input arguments on Page 2.
f. Depth (Z) ︰-4.0
g. Dwell time (P) ︰1.0
h. Each cutting feed (Q) ︰-2.0
i. Retraction (d) ︰1.0
j. Initial point to R (R) ︰-2.0
k. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0
l. Spindle Speed (S) ︰1000
4.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
5.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-73.
6.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

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Figure 4-73︰Simulation result of Oriented Line Pattern Positioning

4.4.3 Circular Pattern Positioning (G136)

This function machines a circular pattern positioning on the workpiece. The
corresponding G-Code number is G136. To use the function enters the GII by
press F3 and chooses “Pattern Positioning” and “Circular Pattern Positioning
(G136) “. When you select it, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure 4-73
and Figure 4-74. Press PageUp/PageDown to switch the input display in Page
1and Page 2.

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Figure 4-74︰Dialogic window page 1 of Circular Pattern Positioning

Page 1 Data Input︰

1.Center (X) : Coordinate X of the center of the arc.。
2.Center (Y) : Coordinate Y of the center of the arc.
3.Radius (I)：The radius of the arc.
4.Starting angle (A)：Angle of first pattern to the horizontal direction.
5.Pitch angle (J)：Angle subtended by adjacent drilling positions.
6.Number of holes (K) : The number of machining positions on the circle.

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igure 4-75︰Dialogic window page 2 of Circular Pattern Positioning

Page 2 Data Input︰

7.Depth of the hole (Z) : The depth of surface to the hole’s bottom.
8.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
9.Dwell time (P)︰Dwell time at the bottom of the hole
10. Each cutting feed (Q)︰Depth of cut for each cutting feed.
11. Retraction (d)︰Each retraction feed in the direction of X
0: Return to initial point R (commonly drilling).
1:Back to the fixed distance which is decided by parameter 4002
12. Machining Method (T) : 0=Drilling ,1=Tapping ,2=Boring
13. Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.
14. Spindle Speed (S) : The rotation speed of the spindle (r.p.m.).

Note︰
1. When the arguments in page 2 has been set up, the machining method is
G136.1. After machining is finished, it will cancel G136.1 drilling mode (G80).
2. When the arguments in page 2 has not been set up, G136.1 and G136 are the
same. The drilling mode is determined by the last machining.

Circular Pattern positioning (G136) Machining Procedures:

1. The drilling mode (G70, G89) is decided by page 2

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2. No matter where the tool is, the tool moves horizontally to the position of first
pattern (Radius I, Angle A).
3. Moves to the position of second pattern (Pitch Angle J).
4. Repeat the drilling method.
5. Repeat the machining procedures until finish the last one.
6. Stop at the last pattern (The point R up to the surface of the workpeice)

Example︰
Table 4-25 shows the example specification of Circular Pattern Positioning.
The specific graph is shown in Figure 4-76. The starting point of the tool is
assigned to (0,0,0).

Page 1 (Parameters on XY plane) Page 2 (Parameters on Z axis)

Names Specification Names Specification
1. Center (X) 0.0 7. Depth (Z) -4.0
2. Center (Y) 0.0 8. Dwell time (P) 1.0
3. Radius (I) 10.0 9. Each cutting feed (Q) -2.0
4. Pitch angle (A) 20.0 10. Retraction (d) 1.0
5. Starting angle (J) 30.0 11. Initial point to R (R) -2.0
6. Number of holes (K) 6 12. Feedrate (F) 1000.0
13. Spindle Speed (S) 1000

Table 4-25︰The parameters of Circular Pattern Positioning

Figure 4-76︰Circular Pattern Positioning specific graph

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Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Pattern Positioning” and then select
“ Circular Pattern Positioning (G136)”. The dialogic window is displayed on
the screen as Figure 4-74 and Figure 4-75.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Center (X) ︰0.0
b. Center (Y) ︰0.0
c. Radius (I) ︰10.0
d. Pitch angle (A) ︰20.0
e. Starting angle (J) ︰30.0
f. Number of holes (K) ︰6

3.Press Page/Down to change screen to input arguments on Page 2.

g. Depth (Z) ︰-4.0
h. Dwell time (P) ︰1.0
i. Each cutting feed (Q) ︰-2.0
j. Retraction (d) ︰1.0
k. Initial point to R (R) ︰-2.0
l. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0
m. Spindle Speed (S) ︰1000

4.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
5.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-77.
6.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

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Figure 4-77︰Simulation result of Circular Pattern Positioning

4.4.4 Grid Pattern Positioning (G137)

This function machines a grid pattern positioning on the workpiece. The
corresponding G-Code number is G137. To use the function enters the GII by
press F3 and chooses “Pattern Positioning” and “Grid Pattern Positioning (G137)
“. When you select it, the dialogic window will be shown as Figure 4-78 and
Figure 4-79. Press PageUp/PageDown to switch the input display in Page 1and
Page 2.

Page 1 Data Input︰

1.Starting point (X) : Coordinates X of the starting point.
2.Starting point (Y) : Coordinates Y of the starting point.
3.Horizontal pitch (I)：Horizontal positioning pitch.
4.Number of horizontal holes (N)︰Number of machining positions along
horizontal side of the rectangle.
5.Vertical pitch (J)︰Vertical positioning pitch.
6.Number of vertical holes (K)︰Number of machining positions along vertical
side of the rectangle.

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Figure 4-78︰Dialogic window page 1 of Grid Pattern Positioning

Figure 4-79︰Dialogic window page 2 of Grid Pattern Positioning

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Page 2 Data Input︰

7.Depth of the hole (Z) : The depth of surface to the hole’s bottom.
8.Initial point to R (R)︰Distance from the initial level to point R level.
9.Dwell time (P)︰Dwell time at the bottom of the hole
10. Each cutting feed (Q)︰Depth of cut for each cutting feed.
11. Retraction (d)︰Each retraction feed in the direction of X
0: Return to initial point R (commonly drilling).
1:Back to the fixed distance which is decided by parameter 4002
12. Machining Method (T) : 0=Drilling ,1=Tapping ,2=Boring
13. Feedrate (F)︰Cutting feedrate.
14. Spindle Speed (S) : The rotation speed of the spindle (r.p.m.).

Note︰
1. When the arguments in page 2 has been set up, the machining method is
G137.1. After machining is finished, it will cancel G137.1 drilling mode (G80).
2. When the arguments in page 2 has not been set up, G137.1 and G137 are the
same. The drilling mode is determined by the last machining.

Grid Pattern positioning (G137) Machining Procedures:

1. The drilling mode (G70, G89) is decided by page 2
2. No matter where the tool is, the tool moves horizontally to the position of first
pattern.
3. Drills the hole and moves to the next pattern positioning (Pitch I).
4. Repeat the drilling method.
5. Repeat 3~4 until drills N holes
6. Move to the next vertical positioning (Pitch J)
7. Repeat 3~6 until finish the last one.

Example︰
Table 4-26 shows the example specification of Grid Pattern Positioning. The
specific graph is shown in Figure 4-80. The starting point of the tool is assigned
to (0,0,0).

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Page 1 (Parameters on XY plane) Page 2 (Parameters on Z axis)

Names Specification Names Specification
1. Starting point (X) 0.0 7. Depth (Z) -4.0
2. Starting point (Y) 0.0 8. Dwell time (P) 1.0
3. Horizontal pitch (I) 4.0 9. Each cutting feed (Q) -2.0
4. Horizontal holes (N) 5 10. Retraction (d) 1.0
5. Vertical pitch (J) 4.0 11. Initial point to R (R) 1.0
6. Vertical holes (K) 4 12. Feedrate (F) 1000.0
13. Spindle Speed (S) 1000

Table 4-26︰The parameters of Grid Pattern Positioning

Figure 4-80︰Grid Pattern Positioning specific graph

Operating Procedures︰
1.Press F3 to active Graphic Input Interface. Press F1 to open “Input CYCLE”
menu. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select “Pattern Positioning” and then select
“ Grid Pattern Positioning (G137)”. The dialogic window is displayed on the
screen as Figure 4-78 and Figure 4-79.
2.In this window, using Up/Down arrow keys moves the cursor to arguments and
enters specific data. If an incorrect data is entered, using Up/Down arrow keys
move the cursor to the argument and enter it again. According to the specific
data, enter the values one by one.
a. Starting point (X) ︰0.0
b. Starting point (Y) ︰0.0
c. Horizontal pitch (I) ︰4.0
d. Horizontal holes (N) ︰5
e. Vertical pitch (J) ︰4.0
f. Vertical holes (K) ︰4

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3.Press Page/Down to change screen to input arguments on Page 2.

g. Depth (Z) ︰-4.0
h. Dwell time (P) ︰1.0
i. Each cutting feed (Q) ︰-2.0
j. Retraction (d) ︰1.0
k. Initial point to R (R) ︰-2.0
l. Feedrate (F) ︰1000.0
m. Spindle Speed (S) ︰1000

4.After finished the procedure, Press F1 to finish the steps of input data.
5.Press F3 to simulate it and check the motion path of the cutter on screen. The
simulation result is shown in Figure 4-81.
6.Press F4 to generate machining program and press START on control panel to
start machining process.

Figure 4-81︰Simulation result of Grid Pattern Positioning

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