Template 18: single axis feed cycle, Chapter 31 – Rockwell Automation 8520-MUM 9/Series CNC Mill Operation and Programming Manual Documentation Set User Manual

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Using Transfer Line Cycles

Chapter 31

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Template 18: Single Axis Feed Cycle

Letter

Paramacro

Label

Description

F

1

500

MAIN RAPID FEEDRATE

The velocity of the tool as it approaches the part.

X

1

501

MAIN FEED START

The position of the tool as it drills into the part.

F

2

502

MAIN FEEDRATE

The velocity of the tool as it drills into the part.

X

2

503

MAIN FINAL POSITION

The depth of the tool at its final position in the part.

X

3

504

MAIN RETURN POSITION

The position of the tool when it started the cycle.

X

505

MAIN TOOL CHANGE
POSITION

The position the tool moves to so that a tool change may be performed.

I

506

HARD STOP SENSE ZONE

The position that indicates to the control that a hard stop is on the axis.

Required entry

Optional entry

Figure 31.21

Single Axis Feed Cycle

F1

F2

X3

X1

I

X2

F1

MAIN SLIDE VELOCITY

Cutting feedrates

Rapid feedrates

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