Canned Cycles or Fixed Cycles (ANB)

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Fixed Cycles or Canned Cycles in CNC

Programming

A fixed cycle/ canned cycle is a combination of machine movements resulting


in a particular machining function such as drilling, milling, boring and
tapping. By programming one cycle code number, as many as distinct
movements may occur. These movements would take blocks of programme
made without using Fixed or Canned cycles. The corresponding instructions
of a fixed cycle are already stored in the system memory.

The advantages of writing a part programme with these structures are :


(a) Reduced lengths of part programme.
(b) Less time required developing the programme.
(c) Easy to locate the fault in the part programme.
(d) No need to write the same instructions again and again in the
programme.
(e) Less memory required in the control unit.
Examples of a Canned Cycle:
Fig. 14.8- Canned cycle for multiple hole drilling
Fig. 14.9- G81 Drill cycle

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