Perfect contour fidelity, surface quality and machining time are mutually conflicting goals:

- If the top priority is fast machining, then contour fidelity and surface quality will suffer.

- If exact contour fidelity is your aim, then slower feeds and exact tool approaches will result in longer machining time and more surface marks.

- If exceptional surface quality is key, then machined surfaces must often be ground smooth at the cost of contour fidelity and machining speed.

How can users strike the optimal balance between these three parameters? The answer is Cycle 32 for HEIDENHAIN TNC controls. By allowing users to adjust the tolerance range or switch their machine settings to HCS as needed, this cycle enables the best combination of contour fidelity, surface quality and machining time.

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