Programming technology functions (cycles)
8.1 Drilling
Turning
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Approach/retraction
1. The tool moves with G0 to safety clearance of the reference point.
2. Inserted into the workpiece with G1 and the programmed feedrate F until the depth or the
centering diameter is reached.
3. On expiry of a dwell time DT, the tool is retracted at rapid traverse G0 to the retraction
plane.
Procedure
1. The part program or ShopTurn program to be processed has been
created and you are in the editor.
2. Press the "Drilling" softkey.
3. Press the "Centering" softkey.
The "Centering" input window opens.
Parameters, G code program Parameters, ShopTurn program
PL Machining plane T Tool name
RP Retraction plane mm D Cutting edge number
SC Safety clearance mm F
Feedrate mm/min
mm/rev
S / V
Spindle speed or constant
cutting rate
rpm
m/min
Parameter Description Unit
Machining
position
(only
for G code)
• Single position
Drill hole at programmed position
• Position pattern
Position with MCALL
Z0 (only for G
code)
Reference point Z mm
Machining
surface
(only for
ShopTurn)
• Face C
• Face Y
• Peripheral surface C
• Peripheral surface Y