Siemens SINUMERIK Series Operating Manual page 165

Parameter Meaning
Gear stage Specification of the gear stage (auto, I - V)
Stop position Entering the spindle position
Note
Spindle positioning
You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool change.
● A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.
● A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.
Additional parameters for milling/turning machines
For milling/turning machines, additional parameters are displayed to align the turning tools:
●
- or -
● if the T field is empty, and a turning tool is currently active.
Parameter Meaning
TC Name of the swivel data record
β Angle of the tool to the axis of rotation
Input value
Hirth gearing
Tool Tool tip position when swiveling
γ Angle of rotation of the tool around itself
αC Alignment of the plane of rotation in the pole position
Milling
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if a turning tool was selected in field "T".
Zero degrees
90 degrees
The required angle can be freely entered
Round of β to the next Hirth gearing
Round of β to the next Hirth gearing
Round of β to the next Hirth gearing
Tracking
The position of the tool tip is maintained during swiveling.
No tracking
The position of the tool tip is not maintained during swiveling.
Execution in manual mode
5.2 Selecting a tool and spindle
Unit
degrees
Unit
degrees
degrees
degrees
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