
B-63784EN-1/01 OPERATION 4.AUTOMATIC OPERATION
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4.10 TOOL WITHDRAWAL AND RETURN
The tool can be withdrawn from a workpiece in order to replace the tool
when it is damaged during machining, or merely to check the status of
machining. The tool can then be advanced again to restart machining
efficiently.
Procedure for tool withdrawal and return
Procedure1 Programming
Specify a retraction axis and distance in command G10.6IP_
beforehand. In the sample program below, the N20 block specifies that
the Z-axis is the retraction axis and the retraction distance is to be 50
mm.
N30
N10
(Sample program)
N10 G91 Z-50. ;
N20 G10.6 Z50. ;
N30 G01 X150. F500. ;
Z
Y
Y
Z
: Position where the TOOL WITHDRAW switch is turned on
: Programmed position
: Position to which the tool is retracted by manual operation
: Retraction path
: Manual operation (withdraw path)
: Return path
: Repositioning