Introduction

Overview

The positioning cycles are intended to calculate and pre-position the tool. Normally, the cycles are called in conjunction with machining, measuring or calibration cycles.

Possible applications

The following applications are conceivable:

• Calculate a plane by specifying reference points
• Rotate the machining coordinate system to an inclined plane
• Rotate the tool to an inclined plane

Programming

The cycles are called with the L CYCLE[…] function and the required parameters are taken directly from the NC program. A more detailed description of the call is provided in the subsections for each of the cycles.