Programming technology functions (cycles)
8.4 Milling
Turning
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Table 8- 1
Parameters, G code program Parameters, ShopTurn program
PL
Machining plane T Tool name
Milling direction D Cutting edge number
RP Retraction plane mm F
Feedrate mm/min
mm/rev
SC Safety clearance mm S / V
Spindle speed or constant
cutting rate
rpm
m/min
F Feedrate mm/min
Parameter Description Unit
Machining
surface
(only for
ShopTurn)
• Face C
• Face Y
• Peripheral surface C
• Peripheral surface Y
Position
(only for
ShopTurn)
• At the front (face)
• At the rear (face)
• Outside (peripheral surface)
• Inside (peripheral surface)
(only for
ShopTurn)
Clamp/release spindle (only for end face Y/peripheral surface Y)
The function must be set up by the machine manufacturer.
Machining
• ∇ (roughing)
• ∇∇∇ (finishing)
Machining direction:
• Z0 → Z1
Machining from top to bottom
• Z1 → Z0
Machining from bottom to top
Direction of rotation of the thread:
• Right-hand thread
A right-hand thread is cut.
• Left-hand thread
A left-hand thread is cut.