● Swivel plane
You can start the swivel plane as "new" or "additive" to a swivel plane that is already active.
Note
"Additive" swivel plane
With "additive" swivel plane, values should only be added to the swivel data set that is 
already active.
● Swivel mode
Swiveling can be axis by axis or direct.
– Axis-by-axis swiveling is based on the coordinate system of the workpiece (X, Y, Z). 
The coordinate axis sequence can be selected freely. Rotations are applied in the 
selected sequence. The rotation of the two rotary axes (A, B or C) is calculated from 
this.
– For direct swiveling, the required positions of the rotary axes are specified. A suitable 
new coordinate system is calculated based on those values. The tool axis is aligned in 
the Z direction. You can derive the resulting direction of the X and Y axis by traversing 
the axes.
Note
The positive direction of each rotation for the different swivel methods is shown in the 
help displays.
● Direction
"Direction" corresponds to the parameter _DIR of CYCLE800.
For swivel systems with 2 rotary axes, a particular plane can be reached in two different 
ways. You can choose between these two different positions in the "Direction" parameter. 
The +/- corresponds to the larger or smaller value of a rotary axis. This may affect the 
working area.
When the swivel data record is set up, the entries in the "Direction" parameter determine 
for which rotary axis you can select each of the two settings.
If one of the two positions cannot be reached for mechanical reasons, the alternative 
position is automatically selected irrespective of the setting of the "Direction" parameter.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
● Correcting tool
"Tool" corresponds to the Parameter _ST=1x (correct tool tip) of CYCLE800.
To avoid collisions, you can use the 5-axis transformation (software option) to retain the 
position of the tool tip during swiveling. 
When machine manufacturer commissions the function "Swivel Manually", "Track Tool" 
must be enabled.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Execution in manual mode
5.5 Swiveling
Milling
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