Cycles
4.2 Programming cycles
4.2
Programming cycles
A cycle is defined as a subroutine with a name and parameter list assigned.
4.2.1
Call and return conditions
The G functions effective prior to the cycle call and the programmable offsets remain active
beyond the cycle.
The machining level (G17, G18, G19) must be defined before calling the cycle. A cycle ope-
rates in the current plane with the
● 1. axis of the plane (abscissa)
● 2. axis of the plane (ordinate)
● Tool axis/infeed axis, 3rd axis, standing vertically to the plane (applicate).
Level and axis allocation:
Command
G17
G18
G19
4.2.2
Messages output during execution of a cycle
During various cycles, messages that refer to the state of machining are displayed on the
screen of the control system during program execution. These messages do not interrupt the
4-2
Level
X/Y
Z/X
Y/Z
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Vertical infeed axis
Z
Y
X
Grinding