Creating a G code program
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Parameter Description Unit
Spindle chuck
data
• Only chuck
You enter spindle chuck data in the program.
• Complete
You enter tailstock data in the program.
Note:
Please observe the machine manufacturer’s instructions.
Jaw type Selecting the jaw type of the counterspindle. Dimensions of the front edge or stop edge -
(only if spindle chuck data "yes")
• Jaw type 1
• Jaw type 2
ZC4 The main spindle chuck dimensions - (only for spindle chuck data "yes") mm
ZS4 Stop dimension of the main spindle - (only for spindle chuck data "yes") mm
ZE4 Jaw dimension of the main spindle for jaw type 2 - (only for spindle chuck data "yes") mm
ZC3 Chuck dimension of the counterspindle - (only for spindle chuck data "yes" and for a
counterspindle that has been set up)
mm
ZS3 Stop dimension of the counterspindle - (only for spindle chuck data "yes" and for a
counterspindle that has been set up)
mm
ZE3 Jaw dimension of the counterspindle with jaw type 2 - (only for spindle chuck data "yes"
and for a counterspindle that has been set up)
mm
XR3 Tailstock diameter - (only for spindle chuck data "complete" and tailstock that has been
set up)
mm
ZR3 Tailstock length - (only for spindle chuck data "complete" and tailstock that has been set
up)
mm
XA Outside diameter – (only for tube and cylinder) mm
XI Inside diameter (abs) or wall thickness (inc) – (only for tube) mm
N Number of edges – (only for polygon)
SW or L Width across flats or edge length – (only for polygon) mm
W Width of the blank - (only for centered cuboid) mm
L Length of the blank - (only for centered cuboid) mm