Tapping Without Compensating Chuck (G331, G332) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di sl Programming Manual

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Tapping without compensating chuck (G331, G332)

Function
With G331/G332 you can rigid tap a thread.
The spindle prepared for tapping can make the following movements in position-controlled
operation with distance measuring system:
• G331 Tapping with thread lead in tapping direction up to end point
• G332 retraction movement with the same lead as G331
Right-hand/left-hand threads
Right-hand or left-hand threads are defined in axis mode by the sign qualifying the lead:
• Positive lead, clockwise (same as M3)
• Negative lead, counterclockwise (same as M4)
The desired speed is also programmed at address S.
Programming
G331 X... Y... Z... I... J... K...
Or
G332 X... Y... Z... I... J... K...
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5398-1BP10-2BA0
4.17 Tapping without compensating chuck (G331, G332)
Motion commands
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