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Aligning tools

In contrast to "Swivel plane", no rotation is operative in the active frame chain (WCS) in the

case of "Swivel tool" or "Align milling tool". Only the offsets calculated by the NC and the

corresponding tool orientation are effective.

The maximum angular range for "Align milling tool" is limited by the traversing range of the

participating rotary axes.

Name of the swivel data record

Selecting the swivel data set or deselecting the swivel data set.

The selection can be hidden by the machine data.

Approaching a machining operation

When approaching the programmed machining operation in the swiveled plane, under worst

case conditions, the software limit switches could be violated. In this case, the system travels

along the software limit switches above the retraction plane. In the event of violation below the

retraction plane, for safety reasons, the program is interrupted with an alarm. To avoid this,

before swiveling, e.g. move the tool in the X/Y plane and position it as close as possible to the

starting point of the machining operation or define the retraction plane closer to the workpiece.

Before swiveling the axes, move the tool to a safe retraction position. The retraction versions

available are defined when starting up the system (commissioning).

The retraction mode is modal. When a tool is changed or after a block search, the retraction

mode last set is used.

Risk of collision

You must select a retraction position that avoids a collision between the tool and workpiece

when swiveling.

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Machine manufacturer

Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.

Machine manufacturer

Please observe the information provided by the machine manufacturer.

Programming technological functions (cycles)

10.6 Further cycles and functions