Macro Parameters

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Macro Management

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.

Use these to Save , Import , or view Properties .

Current Macro Toolbox

Definition

The proposed macro modes are:

  • None
  • Build by user
  • Direct
  • Axial-radial
  • Radial-axial
  • DX-DZ Offset

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).

Options

Name - Change the name if required.

Comment: - Add a comment.

Use Linking Macros in the Options tab of the Current Macro Toolbox, if required.

  • Select Interrupt Modes for Linking macros.
    Note: Linking macros, which are available for Rough, Groove, Recess, Ramp Rough, and Ramp Recess Turning operations, is interrupted.

  • No: Macros is not interrupted.
  • Start of path: Interrupt macro at the start of the path where the specified time is reached.
  • End of path: Interrupt Macros at the end of the path where the specified time is reached.
  • On time: Interrupt Macros as soon as the specified time is reached.
  • Number of paths: Interrupt macro at the end of the number of specified paths.
  • By levels: Available for Groove Turning operations only, interrupt macro at the end of the number of specified levels. The specified time may correspond to the expected lifetime of the insert. This allows you to interrupt an operation in order to change a worn insert. This is useful when machining very hard materials.

Time of Interruption: Set the required time.

Number of passes between interruptions: Set the number accordingly.