Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 450

Programming technological functions (cycles)
8.6 Further cycles and functions
Procedure
Parameter Description
TC Name of the swivel data set
Retract
No: No retraction before swiveling
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Z: Retraction in the direction of machine axis Z
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Tool direction, max.: Maximum retraction in tool direction
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Tool direction, inc.: Incremental retraction in tool direction
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ZR Retraction path - (only for incremental retraction in the tool direction)
β Rotation around the 3rd geometry axis (for G18 Y)
Tool Tool tip when swiveling
Correct
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The position of the tool tip is maintained during swiveling.
No correction
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The position of the tool tip is not maintained during swiveling.
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Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
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 milling tool" softkeys.
The "Align milling tool" input window opens.
Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7CP40-2BA0
Unit
Degrees
Milling