Programming technology functions (cycles) 
  8.4 Milling 
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 "Milling" softkey. 
 
3.  Press the "Face milling" softkey. 
The "Face Milling" input window opens. 
 
Parameters, G code program    Parameters, ShopTurn program 
PL 
 
Machining plane    T  Tool name   
RP  Retraction plane  mm  F 
 
Feedrate  mm/min 
mm/tooth 
SC  Safety clearance  mm  S / V 
 
Spindle speed or constant 
cutting rate 
rpm 
m/min 
F  Feedrate  * 
 
   
 
 
parameters  Description  Unit 
Machining surface 
 
(only for 
ShopTurn) 
•  Face Y 
•  Peripheral surface Y 
 
   
 
(only for 
ShopTurn) 
Clamp/release spindle 
The function must be set up by the machine manufacturer. 
 
Machining 
 
The following machining technologies can be selected: 
•  ∇ (roughing) 
•  ∇∇∇ (finishing) 
 
Direction 
 
Same direction of machining 
•   
• 
 
Alternating direction of machining 
•   
•