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Turning | Turning program functions (option 50)
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Column Function
SENS
Sensitivity of the feed control
Input value in turning mode: 0 or 1
SENS 1: Pmin is evaluated
SENS 0: Pmin is not evaluated
PLC
Value that the control is to transfer to the PLC at
the beginning of a machining step. The machine
tool builder defines the function, so refer to your
machine manual.
Defining the monitoring setting for turning tools
Enter a separate monitoring setting for each turning tool. Proceed
as follows:
To open the tool table TOOL.T
Find turning tool
Enter the appropriate setting in the AFC column
If you are using with the extended tool management, you can also
enter the monitoring settings directly in the Tool form.
Performing a teach-in cut
In turning mode, the teach-in phase has to be run completely. The
control generates an error message if you enter
TIME
or
DIST
for
the
AFC CUT BEGIN
function.
Canceling with
EXIT LEARNING
is not permitted.
You cannot reset the reference load, the
PREF RESET
soft key is
dimmed.
Further information: "Recording a teach-in cut", page 541
Activating and deactivating AFC
You activate the feed control as in milling mode.
Further information: "Activating and deactivating AFC", page 546
Further information: "Log file", page 548
Monitoring tool wear and tool breakage
In turning mode, the control can check for tool wear and tool
breakage.
A tool breakage leads to a sudden load decrease. If you want the
control to monitor the load decrease, too, enter the value 1 in the
SENS column.
Further information: "Tool wear monitoring", page 549
Further information: "Tool load monitoring", page 549