Programming technology functions (cycles)
8.3 Contour turning
Turning
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Procedure
1. The part program or ShopTurn program to be processed has been
created and you are in the editor.
2. Press the "Contour turning" softkey.
3. Press the "Grooving" softkey.
The "Grooving" input window opens.
Parameters, G code program Parameters, ShopTurn program
PRG Name of the program to be
generated
T Tool name
PL Machining plane D Cutting edge number
RP Retraction plane –
(only for machining
direction,
longitudinal, inner)
mm F Feed (∇ or ∇∇∇) mm/rev
SC Safety clearance mm FS Finishing feedrate
(only for complete
machining: ∇ + ∇∇∇)
mm/rev
F Feed (∇ or ∇∇∇) * S / V
Spindle speed or
constant cutting rate
rpm
m/min
FS Finishing feedrate
(only for complete
machining: ∇ + ∇∇∇)
*
Residual
material
With subsequent residual
material removal
• Yes
• No
CONR Name to save the updated blank
contour for residual material
removal – ("Yes", only for
residual material removal)