HEIDENHAIN POSITIP 8000 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 137

Information for OEM and Setup users | Commissioning
4.6.13 Configuring thread cutting (NC software option)
You have the option of turning threads NC-controlled on your lathe. The spindle with
orientation S or the C axis configured as NC axis can be used as rotational axis for
thread cutting.
Prerequisites:
Z axis configured as NC axis
X axis configured as NC axis
C axis configured as NC axis or spindle with orientation
Please note that with the Encoder configuration for axis C the
Display mode is configured either from 0° ... 360° or from -180° ...
180°. The Display mode - ∞ ... ∞ is not supported.
Settings ► Axes ► General settings ► Thread cutting
Parameter
Rotation axis
Speed for pre-positioning the
rotational axis
Feed rate for pre-positioning the
rotational axis
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Explanation
Selecting the rotational axis for thread cutting
Depending on the machine setup and the axis configuration, the
following rotational axes are available:
None
S axis (spindle)
C axis
Setting the speed for pre-positioning the rotational axis S:
Setting range: 0 rpm ... 2000 rpm
Default value: 0
Setting the feed rate for pre-positioning the rotational axis C:
Setting range: 0 °/min ... 2000 °/min
Default value: 0
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