With the NC function DEP LN, the control departs from the contour in a straight line perpendicular to the last contour element.
Application
Description of function

The tool moves in a straight line from the last contour point PE to the end point PN.
The distance from the end point PN to the contour point PE is LEN plus the tool radius.
Input
NC programs contained in this User's Manual are suggestions for solutions. The NC programs or individual NC blocks must be adapted before being used on a machine.
- Change the following contents as needed:
- Tools
- Cutting parameters
- Feed rates
- Clearance height or safe position
- Machine-specific positions, e.g. with M91
- Paths of program calls
Some NC programs depend on the machine kinematics. Adapt these NC programs to your machine kinematics before the first test run.
In addition, test the NC programs using the simulation before the actual program run.
With a program test you determine whether the NC program can be used with the available software options, the active machine kinematics and the current machine configuration.
11 DEP LN LEN+10 F300 | ; Depart from the contour in a perpendicular linear path |
To navigate to this function:
Insert NC function All functions Path contour DEP DEP LN
The NC function includes the following syntax elements:
Syntax element | Meaning |
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DEP LN | Syntax initiator for a linear departure function perpendicular to the contour |
LEN | Distance of the auxiliary point PH to the contour Fixed or variable number Optional syntax element |
F, FMAX, FZ, FU, FAUTO | |
M |
Example DEP LN
11 L Y+20 RR F100 | ; Approach the last contour element PE with RR |
12 DEP LN LEN+20 F100 | ; Approach PN; distance PE to PN: LEN+20 |