Programming technology functions (cycles)
8.5 Contour milling
Turning
458 Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-8CP40-3BA1
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
Milling direction
• Climbing
• Conventional
F
Feedrate mm/min
mm/tooth
RP Retraction plane mm S / V
Spindle speed or constant
cutting rate
rpm
m/min
SC Safety clearance mm
F Feedrate mm/min
parameters Description Unit
TR Reference tool Tool, which is used in the "stock removal" machining step. This is used
to determine the plunge position.
Machining
surface
(only for
ShopTurn)
• Face C
• End face Y (only when Y axis exists)
• Face B
• Peripheral surface C
• Peripheral surface Y (only when Y axis exists)
(only for
ShopTurn)
Clamp/release spindle (only for end face Y/B and peripheral surface Y)
The function must be set up by the machine manufacturer.
Z0 Reference point in the tool axis Z mm
Z1 Pocket depth ∅ (abs) or depth referred to Z0 mm
CP Positioning angle for machining area
- (only for ShopTurn, machining surface, face Y)
Degrees
C0 Positioning angle for machining surface
- (only for ShopTurn, machining surface, peripheral surface Y)
Degrees
DXY
• Maximum plane infeed
• Maximum plane infeed as a percentage of the milling cutter diameter
mm
%