Creating a ShopTurn program 
  7.6 Program header 
Turning 
Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-8CP40-3BA1 
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Parameter  Description  Unit 
ZRA     Retraction plane Z front (abs) or  
retraction plane Z referred to ZA (inc) 
mm 
 
•  all 
 
XRA     Retraction plane X external ∅ (abs) or  
retraction plane X referred to XA (inc) 
mm 
XRI     Retraction plane X internal ∅ (abs) or  
retraction plane X referred to XI (inc) 
mm 
ZRA     Retraction plane Z front (abs) or  
retraction plane Z referred to ZA (inc) 
mm 
ZRI     Retraction plant Z rear  mm 
Tailstock   
•  Yes 
•  No 
 
XRR  Retraction plane tailstock – (only "Yes" for tailstock)  mm 
Tool change point    Tool change point, which must be approached by the revolver with its zero point.  
•  WCS (Workpiece Coordinate System) 
•  MCS (Machine Coordinate System) 
Notes 
•  The tool change point must be far enough outside the retraction area that it is 
not possible for any tool to protrude into the retraction area while the revolver is 
moving. 
•  Ensure that the tool change point is relative to the zero point of the revolver 
and not the tool tip. 
 
XT  Tool change point X ∅  mm 
ZT  Tool change point Z  mm 
Spindle chuck data 
•  Yes 
You enter spindle chuck data in the program. 
•  No 
Spindle chuck data are transferred from the setting data. 
Note: 
Please observe the machine manufacturer’s instructions. 
 
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