Parameters

Lathe Center Drill Parameters

Introduction

This topic will explain the Parameters page of the Lathe Center Drill 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 Center Drill operation contains the variables needed for the feature.

Operation Parameters

Depth - is the total depth from the Top Of the Part.
Center Diameter - is the diameter of the center drilled hole on the face of the material being drilled.
Center Angle - is the inclusive angle of the center drill for the operation.

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.
Fast Peck - outputs a G73. 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 G73 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.