Departure function DEP LT

Application

With the NC function DEP LT, the control departs from the contour on a straight line tangential to the last contour element.

Description of function

The tool moves in a straight line from the last contour point PE to the end point PN.

Input

11 DEP LT LEN5 F300

; Depart from the contour on a tangential linear path

To navigate to this function:

Insert NC function All functions Path contour DEP DEP LT

The NC function includes the following syntax elements:

Syntax element

Meaning

DEP LT

Syntax initiator for a linear departure function tangential 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

Feed rate

Feed rate F

Fixed or variable number

Optional syntax element

M

M function

Miscellaneous Functions

Fixed or variable number

Optional syntax element

Example DEP LT

11 L Y+20 RR F100

; Approach the last contour element PE with RR

12 DEP LT LEN12.5 F100

; Approach PN; distance PE to PN: LEN12.5