I'm beginning to think that the only reason why manufactures add complex cycles outside the RS-274 basic list is to save program size.
I'm trying to puzzle out what the difference is between a normal rectangular pocket cycle and the Bridgeport G172 "pocket frame" cycle.
I have a supposedly working sample program using the G172, but absolutely no docs on what its parameters are.
All it appears to do is make a rectangular pocket with ordinary radiused corners.
So, what's with the name "pocket frame"?
Anybody here know?
Thanks, LLoyd