General information
Refer to your machine manual.
Your machine manufacturer enables this function.
Using OCM cycles (Optimized Contour Milling), you can combine subcontours to form complex contours. These cycles provide more functionality than Cycles 22 to 24. The OCM cycles feature the following additional functions:
- When roughing, the control will maintain the specified tool angle precisely
- Besides pockets, you can also machine islands and open pockets
- Programming and operating notes:
- You can program up to 16 384 contour elements in one OCM cycle.
- OCM cycles conduct comprehensive and complex internal calculations as well as the resulting machining operations. For safety reasons, always verify the program graphically! This is a simple way of finding out whether the program calculated by the control will provide the desired results.