Subspindle Grab and Subspindle Return reference

Secondary Spindle

Parameters to position the subspindle over the part in the main spindle.

Feedrate

Once the Subspindle has moved to the Feed Plane (Clearance), this is the feedrate to move to the Chuck Plane (final depth to grab the part).

Stop Spindle During Chuck

Forces a spindle stop during the chucking process.

Stop Spindle During Return

Stops both spindles during subspindle transfer.

Spindle Speed

If the spindle is not stopped, you can set the RPM to synchronize the two spindles.

Spindle Orientation

Allows you to create an angular shift between the 0° reference position of the part. You can enter an angle to shift the second spindle reference.

Use Part Catcher

Enable to activate the part catcher. Only available if your machine has a parts catcher and your post supports a part catcher.

Dwelling Period

Enter a time for the operation to dwell. Dwelling pauses axis movements while the spindle revolves at the specified rpm. Use dwelling to clear chips before retracting from a hole and to improve the hole finish. Typically, set a dwelling time between 1/4 second and 1 second.

Open Spindle Chucks

Specifies the conditions of the chucks during the retract process.

• Keep Both Clamped.
• Unclamp Primary Spindle.
• Unclamp Secondary Spindle.

Feed Plane

The position that the chuck rapids to, before feeding to the clamping position.

Feed Plane Mode

Set this height to control the reference position for the Offset.

Offset

Sets the distance to shift the Feed Plane.

Chuck Plane

The position that the chuck feeds to, before clamping the part.

Chuck Plane Mode

Set this height to control the reference position for the Offset.

Offset

Sets the distance to shift the Chuck Plane.

Confinement

Contains a turning toolpath within a region using confinement boundaries.