Heidenhain CYCL DEF 262-267: Thread milling cycles

Cycles for thread milling: 262 internal thread, 263 thread/countersinking, 264 drill+thread, 265 helical, 267 external thread.

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: High
Example: CYCL DEF 262 THREAD MILLING / CYCL DEF 267

Heidenhain CYCL DEF 262-267

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Thread milling cycles

E.g.:

CYCL DEF 262 THREAD MILLING / CYCL DEF 267

Machine: Milling, Mill-turnRisk: High

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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+ Modern machining cycles

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does Heidenhain CYCL DEF 262-267 mean in a CNC program?

Cycles for thread milling: 262 internal thread, 263 thread/countersinking, 264 drill+thread, 265 helical, 267 external thread. In the catalogue it appears as "Thread milling cycles", within the Heidenhain family.

Can you give me an example of Heidenhain CYCL DEF 262-267?

CYCL DEF 262 THREAD MILLING / CYCL DEF 267 — Cycles for thread milling: 262 internal thread, 263 thread/countersinking, 264 drill+thread, 265 helical, 267 external thread.

Which machines use Heidenhain CYCL DEF 262-267?

Heidenhain CYCL DEF 262-267 is used in: Milling, Mill-turn.

What should you watch out for with Heidenhain CYCL DEF 262-267?

High risk: a mistake here can cause a crash, a broken tool or an out-of-tolerance part. Simulate the program and dry-run it before cutting.

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