Lathe Threading

To add an threading machining operation , from MENU -> LATHE -> select EXTERNAL or INTERNAL Threading.

In the screen below you can see requested parameter.

You can pick thread default data by selecting a thread category and then selecting desidered thread row from the dropdown property.

After selecting desired thread, all related field are filled with default data from thread table.

To open thread table window , you can click on button indicated in following image, or from MENU->EDIT-> THREAD TABLE

See related article below on THREAD TABLE to get more information .


Customize Threading Macro

To customize the threding macro , edit the [Macro - Lathe Threading] template from post processor.

See also :

Post Processor Overview

Where i can find complete tag list ?

Please consider which is also possible get simple movements instead of threading macro.  This is useful when is problematic get a proper macro customization for the controller.

See here for more info. 


Siemens G33 movement with K code

From build 304

In Siemens controller to enable the G33 syntax with K code, from post processor dialog, edit the following properties :

  • [Thread Feed Code Prefix] or [Prefix for feed threading movement] > Set "K"
  • [OPTIONAL] Thread Movement on ZX Plane > "{MOVE_MODE}{COMP_CODE}{COO_X_DIA}{COO_Z}{FEED_THREAD_CODE}"
  • Work Move - Thread Syncronized > Set " G33 "
  • Macro - Lathe Threading > Empty the property

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