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
21.5.7 Axis configuration of a lathe
General configuration
If driven milling tools are available on a lathe, then the following functions can also be set-up
on this machine:
● Cylinder surface transformation (TRACYL) (Page 544)
● End face machining (TRANSMIT) (Page 548)
Technologies and cycles
21.5 Turning
SINUMERIK Operate (IM9)
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