Parameter Description Unit
Data for Selection of the spindle for the blank
● Main spindle
● Counterspindle
Note:
If the machine does not have a counterspindle, then the entry field "Data for" is not appli‐
cable.
Mirroring Z Mirroring of the Z axis - (only for "data for counterspindle")
● Yes
Mirroring is used when machining on the Z axis
● No
Mirroring is not used when machining on the Z axis
Blank Selecting the blank
● Centered cuboid
● Tube
● Cylinder
● Polygon
● Delete
ZA Initial dimension mm
ZI Final dimension (abs) or final dimension in relation to ZA (inc) mm
ZB Machining dimension (abs) or machining dimension in relation to ZA (inc) mm
Spindle chuck
data
● Yes
You enter spindle chuck data in the program.
● No
Spindle chuck data are transferred from the setting data.
Note:
Please observe the machine manufacturer’s instructions.
Spindle chuck
data
● Only chuck
You enter spindle chuck data in the program.
● Complete
You enter tailstock data in the program.
Note:
Please observe the machine manufacturer’s instructions.
Jaw type Selecting the jaw type of the counterspindle. Dimensions of the front edge or stop edge -
(only if spindle chuck data "yes")
● Jaw type 1
● Jaw type 2
ZC4 The main spindle chuck dimensions - (only for spindle chuck data "yes") mm
ZS4 Stop dimension of the main spindle - (only for spindle chuck data "yes") mm
ZE4 Jaw dimension of the main spindle for jaw type 2 - (only for spindle chuck data "yes") mm
ZC3 Chuck dimension of the counterspindle - (only for spindle chuck data "yes" and for a coun‐
terspindle that has been set up)
mm
ZS3 Stop dimension of the counterspindle - (only for spindle chuck data "yes" and for a coun‐
terspindle that has been set up)
mm
Creating a G code program
8.6 Blank input
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