Programming technology functions (cycles)
8.5 Contour milling
Turning
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Parameters, G code program Parameters, ShopTurn program
PRG Name of the program to be
generated
T Tool
name
PL
Machining plane D Cutting
edge
numbe
r
Milling direction
• Climbi
ng
• Conv
ention
al
millin
g
F
Feedra
te
mm/min
mm/tooth
RP Retraction plane mm S / V
Spindl
e
speed
or
consta
nt
cutting
rate
rpm
m/min
SC Safety clearance mm
F Feedrate mm/mi
n
Parameter Description Unit
Machining
surface
(only for
ShopTurn)
• Face C
• Face Y
• Face B
• Peripheral surface C
• Peripheral surface Y
(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.
Machining
The following machining operations can be selected:
• ∇ (roughing)
• ∇∇∇ base (base finishing)
• ∇∇∇ edge (edge finishing)
• Chamfering
Z0 Reference point in the tool axis Z mm
Z1 Pocket depth (abs) or depth referred to Z0 mm