Siemens SINUMERIK Series Operating Manual page 646

Programming technological functions (cycles)
10.6 Further cycles and functions
Procedure
Parameter Description
TC Name of the swivel data record
Retraction No
RD Retraction path - (only for incremental retraction in the tool direction)
Swivel mode
β Tool alignment with the swivel axis
0
Note:
The selected angle does not depend on the machine geometry.
γ Tool alignment with the swivel axis
● 0.000°
Tool alignment with tool spindle
● 180.000°
Tool alignment with tool spindle
● fixed
Tool is fixed on the tool headstock
Note:
Please observe the information provided by the machine manufacturer.
B Tool alignment directly with the swivel axis
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1. The part program to be executed has been created and you are in the
editor.
2. Press the "Various" softkey.
3. Press the "Swivel tool" and "Align turning tool" softkeys.
The "Align turning tool" input window opens.
No retraction before swiveling
Retraction in the direction of machine axis Z
Retract towards the machine axis Z and then in the direction X, Y
Maximum retraction in tool direction
Incremental retraction in tool direction
Swivel mode "direct":
The position of the swivel axis is selected directly.
Swivel mode "align":
The tool position is specified.
0°
90°
Value entry:
The required angle can be freely entered
Operating Manual, 08/2018, 6FC5398-7CP41-0BA0
Unit
Degrees
Degrees
Milling