76 smart.Turn Units
2.5 Units—Drilling in C axis
"Linear tapping pattern, lateral surface" unit
The unit machines a linear tapping pattern in which the individual
features are arranged at a regular spacing on the lateral surface.
Unit name: G73_Lin_Mant_C / Cycle: G73 (see page 296)
Use the retraction length for floating tap holders. The cycle
calculates a new nominal pitch on the basis of the thread depth, the
programmed pitch, and the retraction length. The nominal pitch is
somewhat smaller than the pitch of the tap. During tapping, the tap is
pulled away from the chuck by the retraction length. With this method
you can achieve higher service life from taps.
Access to the technology database:
Machining operation: Tapping
Affected parameter: S
Pattern form
Q Number of holes
Z1, C1 Starting point of pattern
Wi Angle increment
W Final angle
Z2 End point of pattern
Cycle form
X1 Start point drill (starting point of hole; diameter value)
X2 End point drill (end point of hole; diameter value)
F1 Thread pitch
B Run-in length
L Retraction length when using floating tap holders
(default: 0)
SR Return speed (default: Tapping speed)
RB Return plane
Further forms: see page 46