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For automatic rotary axes, the channel names of the corresponding NC rotary axes must be
entered (see $TC_CARR37[n] TENS and HUNDREDS position: Automatic mode). For
manual (manually adjustable) and semi-automatic rotary axes, you can use any axis
identifier (up to six letters or numbers).
Figure 22-4
$TC_CARR35[n]
$TC_CARR36[n]
System variable $TC_CARR37[n]
In the operating area "Program" → "Miscellaneous", the following softkeys are assigned to
the swivel function:
Milling technology
"Swivel plane"
"Advance milling tool"
The "Align turning tool" and "Align milling tool"softkeys are only displayed if the "B-axis kinematics"
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Dialog to input parameters for the rotary axis
Name of rotary axis 1
Name of rotary axis 2
function was activated (refer to the following table).
Turning technology
"Swivel plane"
"Swivel tool"
Configuring cycles
22.6 Swiveling
→ "Align turning tool"
→ "Align milling tool"
→ "Advance milling tool"
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