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Macro

Cycle: Z repeat Pocket, Z repeat Facing, Contouring, Taper cutting, Jig Boring, Drilling, Tapping, Counter Boring, Reaming, Toolpath, Slotting

Definition

A Macro is an interpreted GO2cam program in PASCAL language.

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Select a standard machining macro.
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Selection of a user machining machining macro.
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Fills the specific parameters of the selected macro.

In contouring, a macro can be used for particular approach and return movements. For example: helix or zigzag.

In drilling, the macros delivered allow to machine networks of holes.
These macros are:

  • Hole_on_grid / Hole_on_line: the holes are placed on a rectangular grid defined by the user.

  • Hole_on_circle: the holes are placed on a circular grid defined by the user.