Programming technological functions (cycles)8.6 Further cycles and functionsMilling408 Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0Aligning toolsIn contrast to "Swivel plane", no rotation is operative in the active frame chain (WCS) in thecase of "Swivel tool" or "Align milling tool". Only the offsets calculated by the NC and thecorresponding tool orientation are effective.The maximum angular range for "Align milling tool" is limited by the traversing range of theparticipating rotary axes.Name of the swivel data setSelecting the swivel data set or deselecting the swivel data set.The selection can be hidden by the machine data.Machine manufacturerPlease refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.Approaching a machining operationWhen approaching the programmed machining operation in the swiveled plane, under worstcase conditions, the software limit switches could be violated. In this case, the system travelsalong the software limit switches above the retraction plane. In the event of violation belowthe retraction plane, for safety reasons, the program is interrupted with an alarm. To avoidthis, before swiveling, e.g. move the tool in the X/Y plane and position it as close as possibleto the starting point of the machining operation or define the retraction plane closer to theworkpiece.RetractionBefore swiveling the axes you can move the tool to a safe retraction position. The retractionversions available are defined when starting up the system (commissioning).The retraction mode is modal. When a tool is changed or after a block search, the retractionmode last set is used.Machine manufacturerPlease refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.WARNINGRisk of collisionYou must select a retraction position that avoids a collision between the tool and workpiecewhen swiveling.
