Heidenhain CYCL DEF 230-233: Multi-pass facing and face milling

CYCL 230: multi-pass facing. CYCL 231: ruled surface. CYCL 232/233: face milling with different strategies.

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 230 / CYCL DEF 232 FACE MILLING / CYCL DEF 233

Heidenhain CYCL DEF 230-233

Heidenhain

Multi-pass facing and face milling

E.g.:

CYCL DEF 230 / CYCL DEF 232 FACE MILLING / CYCL DEF 233

Machine: Milling, Mill-turnRisk: Medium

Heidenhain

Powerful planing cycles; verify strategy, overlap and tool.

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+ Modern machining cycles

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does Heidenhain CYCL DEF 230-233 mean in a CNC program?

CYCL 230: multi-pass facing. CYCL 231: ruled surface. CYCL 232/233: face milling with different strategies. In the catalogue it appears as "Multi-pass facing and face milling", within the Heidenhain family.

Can you give me an example of Heidenhain CYCL DEF 230-233?

CYCL DEF 230 / CYCL DEF 232 FACE MILLING / CYCL DEF 233 — CYCL 230: multi-pass facing. CYCL 231: ruled surface. CYCL 232/233: face milling with different strategies.

Which machines use Heidenhain CYCL DEF 230-233?

Heidenhain CYCL DEF 230-233 is used in: Milling, Mill-turn.

What should you watch out for with Heidenhain CYCL DEF 230-233?

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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