20 Custom Macro

Unless the width of pocket and the rounding radii of corners have been specified, the tool diameter applied will be taken for the width of pocket (groove).

Fig. 20.18-3

If neither the length nor the width of pocket has been specified, only address R has been programmed, a circular pocket of radius R will be milled.

Fig. 20.18-4

If neither length, nor width, nor radius have been specified, the cycle will "degenerate" into drilling.

Error messages in the course of pocket milling:

MACRO ERROR 1 - false block specification. Possible causes:

Depth of pocket not specified

Radius of tool not specified

Depth of cut not specified.

MACRO ERROR 2 - definition error in sizes specified. Possible causes:

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NCT Group 2000M, 99M manual Error messages in the course of pocket milling