8. If the plane infeed is less than the thread depth, points 3 to 7 are repeated until the thread
depth + programmed allowance is reached.
9. Retraction on the retraction plane in the tool axis with rapid traverse.
Procedure
1. The part program or ShopTurn program to be processed has been cre‐
ated and you are in the editor.
2. Press the "Milling" softkey.
3. Press the "Thread milling" softkey.
The "Thread Milling" input window opens.
Parameters, G code program Parameters, ShopTurn program
PL Machining plane T Tool name
Milling direction D Cutting edge number
RP Retraction plane mm F Feedrate mm/min
mm/rev
SC Safety clearance mm S / V Spindle speed or constant cutting
rate
rpm
m/min
F Feedrate mm/min
Parameter Description Unit
Machining
surface
(only for Shop‐
Turn)
● Face C
● Face Y
● Peripheral surface C
● Peripheral surface Y
Position
(only for Shop‐
Turn)
● At the front (face)
● At the rear (face)
● Outside (peripheral surface)
● Inside (peripheral surface)
(only for Shop‐
Turn)
Clamp/release spindle (only for end face Y/peripheral surface Y)
The function must be set up by the machine manufacturer.
Machining
● ∇ (roughing)
● ∇∇∇ (finishing)
Programming technology functions (cycles)
10.4 Milling
Turning
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