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Ream
This program is made for reaming holes. The user is able to change the feed rate on the way out of the hole or have the spindle stop at the bottom and then retract from the hole.
Dwell
Input the number of seconds to dwell.
Lift Feed
Enter the feed rate that is required to come out of the hole after it reaches the bottom.
Reaming Cycle
The Continuous option will leave the spindle on as it is exiting the hole. The Spindle Stop will stop the spindle at the bottom of the hole then retract from the hole.
Auto Depth
With this option checked select the starting circle and the final ending circle. There is an option for the system to only go a % of the depth. Enter the percentage of the depth required. With Auto Depth unchecked the options change. Enter what circle to start from and how deep to go from that circle under Depth of Cut.
Start Circle/Offset
Is used to tell the system which circle to start from and give it offset to start higher or lower than the start circle. Enter a positive number the tool will start higher than the start circle. Enter a negative number and the tool will start below the start circle.
Ending Circle/Offset
Is used to tell the system which circle to stop at and give it offset to start higher or lower than the start circle. Enter a positive number the tool will start higher than the start circle. Enter a negative number the tool will start below the start circle.