To Specify Taper Angle for 2-Axis Contouring
The Taper Angle option on the INT CUT menu, available for 2-Axis Contouring Wire EDM only, allows you to select pairs of points on the tool path: the first point is where the taper angle is turned on, and the second—where it is turned off.
1. On the INT CUT menu, click Taper Angle.
2. The TAPER ANGLE menu opens with the options:
◦ Add—Add pairs of taper points.
◦ Remove—Delete a previously defined pair of taper points by selecting one of the points.
◦ Show—Display the currently defined pairs of taper points.
◦ Redefine—Modify location of taper points or the taper angle value.
3. Click Add.
4. Select an option from the NOW/NEXT menu to specify when the tool axis position is to be changed:
◦ Now—At the selected point.
◦ Next—At the next GOTO point.
5. Select a point on the cut motion to specify where the taper angle is to be turned on.
6. Select the appropriate option from the NOW/NEXT menu, if needed, and select another point on the cut motion to specify where the taper angle is to be turned off.
7. Click Enter and enter a value for the taper angle for this pair of points. Previously specified values, if any, will be available for selection.