Parameter Meaning Unit
Gear stage Specification of the gear stage (auto, I - V)
Stop position Entering the spindle position degrees
Note
Spindle positioning
You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool change.
● A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.
● A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.
Additional parameters for milling/turning machines
For milling/turning machines, additional parameters are displayed to align the turning tools:
● if a turning tool was selected in field "T".
- or -
● if the T field is empty, and a turning tool is currently active.
Parameter Meaning Unit
TC Name of the swivel data record
β
Angle of the tool to the axis of rotation degrees
Zero degrees
90 degrees
Input value The required angle can be freely entered
Hirth gearing Round of β to the next Hirth gearing
Round of β to the next Hirth gearing
Round of β to the next Hirth gearing
Tool Tool tip position when swiveling
Tracking
The position of the tool tip is maintained during swiveling.
No tracking
The position of the tool tip is not maintained during swiveling.
γ Angle of rotation of the tool around itself degrees
αC Alignment of the plane of rotation in the pole position degrees
Execution in manual mode
5.2 Selecting a tool and spindle
Milling
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