Programming technological functions (cycles)
8.5 Contour turning - only for G code programs
Milling
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Machining type
You can freely select the machining type (roughing or finishing).
For more detailed information, please refer to section "Stock removal".
Procedure
1. The part program to be executed has been created and you are in the
editor.
2. Press the "Turning" and "Contour turning" softkeys.
3. Press the "Plunge turning" softkey.
The "Plunge turning" input window opens.
Parameters, G code program
PRG Name of the program to be generated
PL Machining plane
RP Retraction plane - (only for
longitudinal machining
direction)
mm
SC Safety clearance mm
F Feedrate mm/min
Residual
material
With subsequent residual material removal
Yes
No
CONR Name to save the updated unmachined-part
contour for residual material removal - (only
"Yes" for residual material removal)
Parameters Description Unit
FX Feedrate in X direction mm/rev
FZ Feedrate in Z direction mm/rev
Machining
∇ (roughing)
∇∇∇ (finishing)
Machining
direction
Face
Longitudinal
Position
front
back
internal
external