Interface INCT_LatheGroovingCycleFormer

This CAM interface simplifies creating turning groove cycles. It is returned by CreateLatheCycleFormer or CreateGeomCLData with the lctGrooving parameter, enabling easier formation of groove movement paths.

Namespace: STNCFormers
Assembly: STNCFormers.dll
Syntax
[Guid("C3B13212-17F6-4004-BBB3-D8BDC5BABDCE")]
[InterfaceType(ComInterfaceType.InterfaceIsIUnknown)]
public interface INCT_LatheGroovingCycleFormer

Properties

AxisIndexes

The method sets the axis indices for cycle path movements: Transverse and Longitudinal. It returns these indices as TNCLCAxisIndexes. No input parameters.

Declaration
TNCLCAxisIndexes AxisIndexes { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
TNCLCAxisIndexes

EndPoint

The method sets the groove end point coordinates. It returns these coordinates as TNC2DPoint. No input parameters.

Declaration
TNC2DPoint EndPoint { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
TNC2DPoint

Events

The method assigns an event handler object (INCT_LatheCycleEvents) to control loop behavior. It allows adding features, changing feed, or skipping movements in cycle sections. It returns the event handler object. No input or output parameters.

Declaration
object Events { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
object

Feedrate

The method sets the work feed value. It returns this value as a number. No input parameters.

Declaration
double Feedrate { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
double

FullReturnDist

The method sets the return distance to the rapid level. It returns this distance as a number. No input parameters.

Declaration
double FullReturnDist { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
double

GrooveDirection

The method sets the groove direction to either longitudinal or face. It returns the current groove direction as TNCGrooveDirection. No input parameters.

Declaration
TNCGrooveDirection GrooveDirection { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
TNCGrooveDirection

MPM

The method sets the working feed type (mm/min or rev/min). It returns this type as a logical value. No input parameters.

Declaration
bool MPM { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
bool

PlungeStep

The method sets the plunge step value into the groove depth. It returns this value. No input parameters for the getter.

Declaration
double PlungeStep { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
double

RapidLevel

The method sets the rapid level value. It returns this value as a number. No input parameters.

Declaration
double RapidLevel { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
double

ReturnDistance

Sets the bounce-up value for chip breaking; retrieves this value. No input parameters for the getter.

Declaration
double ReturnDistance { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
double

ReturnDistanceInsidePlungeStep

The method sets the attribute value for including return distance inside the plunge step. It returns this attribute value as a boolean. No input parameters.

Declaration
bool ReturnDistanceInsidePlungeStep { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
bool

SafeDist

The method sets the rebound value to the side before tool output. It returns this rebound value as a number. No input parameters.

Declaration
double SafeDist { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
double

StartPoint

The method sets the initial groove point coordinates (transverse and longitudinal). It returns these coordinates as TNC2DPoint. No input parameters.

Declaration
TNC2DPoint StartPoint { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
TNC2DPoint

Step

The method sets the groove width step size in the radial direction. It returns this step size as a number. No input parameters.

Declaration
double Step { get; set; }
Property Value
Type Description
double

Methods

MakeWorkpath()

The method forms a cycle path according to specified parameters.

Declaration
void MakeWorkpath()