Working with a B axis (only 840D sl)
15.6 Position pattern
Turning
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Parameter Description Unit
Tracking The position of the tool tip is maintained during swiveling.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
F6 Feedrate to approach the sixth position
Alternatively, rapid traverse
mm/min
X6 6. position (inc or ∅ abs) mm
Z6 6. position (inc or ∅ abs) mm
Y6 Retraction to safety clearance mm
15.6 Position pattern
In drilling and milling operations with face B, position patterns "full circle/pitch circle" provide
the following options for machining on inclined surfaces
● with swivel plane
● with C axis
Procedure
1. Press the "Drilling" softkey.
2. Press the "Positions" and "Full circle/pitch circle" softkeys.
Parameter Description Unit
Face B on the swivel plane
Z0 Z coordinate of the reference point (abs) mm
X0 X coordinate of the reference point (abs) mm
Y0 Y coordinate of the reference point (abs) mm
α0 Starting angle: Angle of 1st hole with reference to X axis.
Positive angle: Full circle is rotated counterclockwise.
Negative angle: Full circle is rotated in clockwise direction.
Degrees
α 1 Indexing angle: After the first hole has been drilled, all additional positions are
approached at this angle (only for pitch circle).
Positive angle: Additional positions are rotated in counterclockwise direction.
Negative angle: Additional positions are rotated in clockwise direction.
Degrees
R Radius of full circle mm
N Number of positions on circle