a Distance to the last cut, SD55595
b Retraction between plunge-cutting and stock removal, SD55596
As the tool bends during plunge turning, the tool would make an excessively deep cut during
stock removal. The retraction distance of the tool between plunge-cutting and stock removal
is specified in the following channel-specific cycle setting data:
SD55596 $SCS_TURN_CONT_TURN_RETRACTION Retraction depth before turning
= 0.1 0.1 mm or 0.1 inch retraction depth
7.5.7 Single-channel and two-channel sensors
General configuration
If rotating milling tools
are available on a turning machine, the following functions can also be
set up on this machine:
● Cylinder surface transformation (TRACYL) (Page 122)
● End face machining (TRANSMIT) (Page 125)
For a single-channel or two-channel turning machine, you can configure the following channel-
specific machine data, for example:
Configuring cycles
7.5 Turning
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