Programming technology functions (cycles)
8.6 Further cycles and functions
Turning
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Parameters Description Unit
TC Name of swivel data set
Retract
• No: No retraction before swiveling
• Z: Retraction in the direction of machine axis Z
• Tool direction, max.: Maximum retraction in tool direction
• Tool direction, inc.: Incremental retraction in tool direction
ZR Retraction path - (only for incremental retraction in the tool direction)
β Rotation around the 3rd geometry axis (for G18 Y) Degrees
γ Rotation around the turning tool Degrees
Tool
• Follow up
The position of the tool tip is maintained during swiveling.
• No follow up
The position of the tool tip is not maintained during swiveling.
8.6.2.2 Aligning milling tools - only for G code program (CYCLE800)
Procedure
1. The part program to be executed has been created and you are in the
editor.
2. Press the "Various" softkey.
3. Press the "Swivel tool" and "Align milling tool" softkeys.
The "Align milling tool" input window opens.
Parameter Description Unit
TC Name of the swivel data record
Retraction
• No: No retraction before swiveling
• Z: Retraction in the direction of machine axis Z
• Tool direction, max.: Maximum retraction in tool direction
• Tool direction, inc.: Incremental retraction in tool direction
ZR Retraction path - (only for incremental retraction in the tool direction)