Programming technology functions (cycles)
8.5 Contour milling
Turning
Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-8CP40-3BA1
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parameters Description Unit
UXY Finishing allowance, plane
mm
Lift mode
Lift mode before new infeed
If the machining operation requires several points of insertion, the retraction height can
be programmed:
• To retraction plane
• Z0 + safety clearance
When making the transition to the next insertion point, the tool returns to this height. If
there are no elements larger than Z0 in the pocket area, Z0 + safety clearance" can be
selected as the lift mode.
mm
mm
Predrilling procedure
1. The part program or ShopTurn program to be processed has been
created and you are in the editor.
2. Press the "Milling", "Contour milling", "Predrilling" and "Predrilling"
softkeys.
The "Predrilling" 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
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