Programming technology functions (cycles)8.7 Additional cycles and functions in ShopTurnTurningOperating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-8CP40-3BA1 515Parameters Description UnitL Distance to the pole, end point mmα Polar angle to the pole, end point (abs) orPolar angle change to the pole, end point (inc)The sign specifies the direction.DegreesF Machining feedrate mm/revmm/minmm/toothRadius compensation Input defining which side of the contour the cutter travels in the traversingdirection:Radius compensation to left of contourRadius compensation to right of contourRadius compensation offThe set radius compensation remains as previously set8.7.16 Circle polarIf you want to program a circle or arc using polar coordinates, you can use the "Circle Polar"function.A circle in the polar coordinate system is defined by the angle α. Depending on the selectedmachining plane, the angle refers to another axis. The direction in which a positive anglepoints also depends on the machining plane.Machining plane Rotate Face PeripheralReference axis for angle Z X YPositive angle in direction of the axis X Y ZThe tool traverses a circular path from its actual position to the programmed end point(angle) at the machining feedrate. The radius is obtained from the distance between theactual tool position and the defined pole, i.e. the circle start and end point positions are at thesame distance from the pole.The 1st arc in polar coordinates entered after the pole must be programmed in absolutedimensions. You can program any additional lines or arcs also in incremental dimensions.
