Macro Parameters

The selected macro type (Approach or Retract) defines the tool motion before or after machining:

Approach: approaches the machining operation start point.
Retract: retracts from the machining operation end point.
Linking Retract/Approach: comprises interruptible retract and approach motions. Available for Rough, Recess, Ramp Rough, Ramp Recess, and Groove Turning operations. You can interrupt the macro at the end of the number of specified levels for Groove Turning only.

The proposed macro modes are:

None
Build by user
Direct
Radial-axial
Axial-radial

Various feedrates are available for the approach and retract motions (RAPID, lead-in, lift-off, and so on). Local feedrates is set to either Angular units (length per revolution) or Linear units (length per minute).

It is useful to interrupt an Machining Operation when the foreseeable lifetime of the insert is not long enough to complete the machining. See Defining Macros.