5.8
Simple workpiece machining operations with milling/turning machines
5.8.1
Simple workpiece face milling (milling/turning machine)
You can use this cycle to face mill any workpiece. A rectangular surface is always machined.
Selecting the machining direction
In the "Direction" field, using the SELECT key, select the desired machining direction:
● Same direction of machining
● Alternating direction of machining
Selecting limits
You can select the limits using the appropriate softkeys:
Left
Bottom
Top
Right
Retraction plane / safety clearance
The retraction plane and safety clearance are set using the machine data
$SCS_MAJOG_SAFETY_CLEARANCE or $SCS_MAJOG_RELEASE_PLANE.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Direction of spindle rotation
If the "ShopTurn/ShopMill" option is activated, the direction of spindle rotation is taken from
the tool parameters entered in the tool list.
If the "ShopTurn/ShopMill" option is not set, select the direction of spindle rotation in the input
screen.
Requirement
To carry out simple face milling of a workpiece in the manual mode, a measured tool must be
in the machining position.
Execution in manual mode
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