Parameter
Description
Unit
TR
Reference tool Tool, which is used in the "Stock removal" machining step. This is used
to determine the residual corners.
D
Cutting edge number
Z0
Reference point in the tool axis Z
mm
Z1
Pocket depth (abs) or depth referred to Z0 (inc)
mm
DXY
● Maximum plane infeed
● Maximum plane infeed as a percentage of the milling cutter diameter
mm
%
DZ
Maximum depth infeed
mm
Lift mode
Lift mode before new infeed
If the machining operation requires several points of insertion, the retraction height to
which the tool is retracted, is selected as follows:
● To retraction plane
● Z0 + safety clearance
If there are no elements larger than Z0 in the pocket area, "Z0 + safety clearance" can
be selected as the lift mode.
mm
mm
Programming technological functions (cycles)
10.3 Contour milling
Milling
Operating Manual, 08/2018, 6FC5398-7CP41-0BA0
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