Creating a ShopTurn program
7.6 Program header
Turning
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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