Rockwell Automation 8520-MUM 9/Series CNC Mill Operation and Programming Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 847)

Using Transfer Line Cycles
Chapter 31
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Template 14: Single Axis Lift Cycle
Letter Paramacro Label Description
F
1
500 MAX. LIFT VELOCITY The velocity of the bar goes when it approaches a part before the low soft touch position,
and after the soft touch high position.
F
2
501 SOFT TOUCH VELOCITY The velocity of the bar when it goes between the soft touch low position and soft touch
high position.
X
1
502 SOFT TOUCH LOW
POSITION The location where the transfer bar reduces velocity as it approaches the part.
X
2
503 SOFT TOUCH HIGH
POSITION The location where the transfer bar has made contact with the part. Once the bar has
the part, it continues at maximum lift velocity.
X
3
504 FULL RAISE POSITION The location where the part has been lifted to its maximum position and is about to be
transferred to the station.
X
4
505 FULL LOWER POSITION The location where the bar has been fully lowered.
Required entry Optional entry
Figure 31.17
Single Axis Lift Cycle
F1
F2
F1
X4 X1 X2 X3
F1
F2
F1
LIFT VELOCITY