Following Error Compensation; Set Up Thread Recutting - Siemens SINUMERIK 880 Programming Manual

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4.4.2

Following error compensation

The function "Following error compensation" is an
option. It is an integral part of the "Extended thread
With this function, the following error which occurs during thread cutting is compensated for. It
is thus possible to cut a thread using different speeds and without entering a following error.
This compensation only works with threads with a constant pitch.
The speed should be kept constant within one cut. If the compensation cannot be applied
because no servo gain factor has been entered, alarm 3089 "KV factor for thread too small" is
output.
4.4.3

Set up thread recutting

The function "Set up thread recutting" is an option. It is
an integral part of the "Extended thread package".
This function is used to recut a precut thread at constant pitch. The function is activated with
G37. The tip of the tool must be positioned with JOG/INC directly above the root of the thread.
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