Execution in manual mode
3.6 Simple face milling of workpiece
Milling
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Procedure
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <JOG> key.
3. Press the <Face milling> softkey.
4. Press the relevant softkey to specify the lateral limitations of the
workpiece.
5. Select the machining type (e.g. roughing) in the "Machining" field.
4. Select the machining direction in the "Direction" field.
5. Enter all other parameters in the input screen.
6. Press the "OK" softkey.
The parameter screen is closed.
7. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The face milling cycle is started.
You can return to the parameter screen at any time to check and
correct the inputs.
Note
You cannot use the "Repos" function while face milling.
Parameter G code program Parameter ShopMill 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 velocity
rpm
m/min
F Feedrate mm/min