Machining cycle
Sphere
Spherical and concave profiles, including grooved pulley profiles
Cycle form: external sphere shown — sphere diameter and its position on the workpiece, live 2D toolpath simulator on the right.
The sphere cycle calculates the tool path along an arc of the given radius, supporting both convex and concave profiles.
Who needs this cycle
Needed for parts with a spherical or concave working surface — for example, grooved pulleys or spherical tips.
Key form parameters
- •Sphere radius
- •Workpiece diameter
- •Convex/concave profile
- •Feed rate
- •Spindle speed