Heidenhain CYCL DEF 200+: Modern machining cycles

Family of modern cycles for drilling, tapping, pockets, patterns, islands and finishing.

For reference only: syntax changes with the control, the post-processor and the machine parameters. Check the official manual and run a simulation before cutting. Legal notice.

Family: Heidenhain
Machine: Milling, Mill-turn
Risk: Medium
Example: CYCL DEF 200 / 205 / 214 / 220 / 221

Heidenhain CYCL DEF 200+

Heidenhain

Modern machining cycles

E.g.:

CYCL DEF 200 / 205 / 214 / 220 / 221

Machine: Milling, Mill-turnRisk: Medium

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Other codes in Heidenhain

Heidenhain TOOL CALL Heidenhain tool call Heidenhain TOOL DEF Definition of tool Heidenhain CYCL CALL Cycle call Heidenhain LBL Labels and subroutines Heidenhain CALL PGM Subprogram call Heidenhain PATTERN DEF Position pattern Heidenhain APPR/DEP Contour approach and retract Heidenhain CHF/RND Chamfer and rounding Heidenhain CYCL DEF 1/2 Legacy deep drilling and tapping Heidenhain CYCL DEF 7-11 Basic transformations Heidenhain CYCL DEF 14/20 Contour and contour data Heidenhain CYCL DEF 200-209 Drilling, reaming, boring and tapping

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does Heidenhain CYCL DEF 200+ mean in a CNC program?

Family of modern cycles for drilling, tapping, pockets, patterns, islands and finishing. In the catalogue it appears as "Modern machining cycles", within the Heidenhain family.

Can you give me an example of Heidenhain CYCL DEF 200+?

CYCL DEF 200 / 205 / 214 / 220 / 221 — Family of modern cycles for drilling, tapping, pockets, patterns, islands and finishing.

Which machines use Heidenhain CYCL DEF 200+?

Heidenhain CYCL DEF 200+ is used in: Milling, Mill-turn.

What should you watch out for with Heidenhain CYCL DEF 200+?

Medium risk: it rarely breaks anything on its own, but a wrong value shows up on the part. Check the block before running the batch.

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