Standard turning functions

Standard turning functions are used for conventional turning work with an endlessly rotating spindle. A position-controlled interpolated CNC spindle axis must be configured as the main spindle to achieve the full scope of functions. For details see [FCT-S1].

Turning work
Turning work

The tool-carrying spindle axis is commanded at the assigned speed by the spindle commands M03, M04 and M05.

A longitudinal and a face turning axis must be identified by an entry in the axis parameter P-AXIS-00015. The figure above shows an example where the Z axis is marked as the longitudinal turning axis (bit 0x80) and the X axis as the face turning axis (bit 0x40).

The conventional axis configuration consists of 3 Cartesian main axes in the order X-Y-Z (1st main axis, 2nd main axis, 3rd main axis). Machining is executed in the programmed G18 plane (Z, X).

Machining can also be executed in the default G17 plane. The alternative axis configuration must then be Z-X-Y.

Standard turning functions

Function

Meaning

Unit

G51

Diameter programming

-

G52

Deselect diameter programming

-

G41, G42

Tool tip radius compensation, left/right

-

G40

Deselect tool tip compensation

-

G95

Feedrate per revolution

F [mm/rev]

G33

Thread cutting

K [mm/rev]

G96

Constant cutting speed

S [m/min]

G196

Max. speed for G96

S [1/min]

G94

Default unit for path feed

F [mm/min]

G97/

Default unit for spindle speed

S [1/min]

F: path feed

S: spindle speed, cutting speed

K: Pitch