Parameters Description Unit
T Tool name
D Cutting edge number
TC Name of the swivel data record
β Angle of the tool to the axis of rotation degrees
β = 0°
β = 90°
Input value The required angle can be freely entered
Hirth gearing
Round of β to the next Hirth gearing
Round of β to the next Hirth gearing
Round of β to the next Hirth gearing
Tool Tool tip when swiveling
● Tracking
The position of the tool tip is maintained during swiveling.
● No tracking
The position of the tool tip is not maintained during swiveling.
γ Angle of rotation of the tool around itself degrees
αC Alignment of the plane of rotation in the pole position degrees
F Feedrate mm/rev
S / V Spindle speed or constant cutting rate rpm
m/min
Spindle M function Direction of spindle rotation (only when ShopMill is not active)
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Machining
● ∇ (roughing)
● ∇∇∇ (finishing)
Position Machining position
Execution in manual mode
5.8 Simple workpiece machining operations with milling/turning machines
Milling
186 Operating Manual, 08/2018, 6FC5398-7CP41-0BA0