Lathe Tap Parameters

Introduction

This topic will explain the Parameters page of the Lathe Tap operation and all the options found in it. This topic will also provide a link to the next topic.

The Parameters page

The Parameters page of the Lathe Tap operation contains the variables needed for the feature.

Operation Parameters

  • Use Cutting Conditions

    Select the check box to use the values that are automatically calculated using the Cutting Conditions and selected feature parameters. For example, this calculates the Overall Depth and Effective Depth for this operation.

    Clear the check box to manually change the values that were automatically calculated.

  • Effective Depth - the depth from the Top of Feature (face of the feature), excluding the tool tip.

  • Overall Depth - total depth from the Top of Part (face of the feature), including the tool tip. This value is output in the posted NC program.

 

 

Cycle Type

  • Single Depth - outputs a G81.

  • Peck - outputs a G83. The First Peck (%) parameter (Cutting Conditions dialog box) allows the system to automatically apply a peck cycle based on material selected and the depth of the hole. For example, if the value of First Peck (%) is set to 300 percent, the system outputs a G81 until the depth of the hole is 3 times the diameter of the drill. When the First Peck (%) is met, the system outputs the G83 cycle.

    • Override Auto Peck 
      Select the check box to enter the following peck values.
      Clear the check box to use the calculated peck values.

      • First Peck Depth - the first peck depth in the peck cycle.  

      • Peck Depth - the depth of the peck.  

      • Number of Pecks - sets the amount of pecks that occur.  


Next Topic

When you are finished defining the Parameters for the operation, click Next> > to go to the Rapids page.