Configuring cycles
22.5 Turning
a
b
As the tool bends during plunge turning, the tool would make an excessively deep cut during
stock removal. The retraction distance of the tool between plunge-cutting and stock removal
is specified in the following channel-specific cycle setting data:
SD55596 $SCS_TURN_CONT_TURN_RETRACTION
= 0.1
22.5.4
Axis configuration of a lathe
General configuration
If driven milling tools are available on a lathe, then the following functions can also be set-up
on this machine:
● Cylinder surface transformation (TRACYL) (Page 482)
● End face machining (TRANSMIT) (Page 485)
480
Distance to the last cut, SD55595
Retraction between plunge-cutting and stock removal, SD55596
0.1 mm or 0.1 inch retraction depth
Retraction depth before turning
Commissioning Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5397-1DP40-3BA1
SINUMERIK Operate (IM9)