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TRAORI: Siemens 5-axis tool orientation

Activates tool orientation transformation for 5-axis/RTCP machining on Siemens.

For reference only: syntax changes with the control, the post-processor and the machine parameters. Check the official manual and run a simulation before cutting. Legal notice.

Family
Siemens 5 axes
Machine
Milling, Mill-turn
Risk
High
Example
TRAORI
E.g.:
TRAORI

Machine: Milling, Mill-turnRisk: High

Siemens

TRAORI / TRAFOOF
  • Requires calibrated kinematics and correct postprocessor.
  • It must not be activated without understanding the pivot point, offsets and tool orientation.

Heidenhain · Fanuc

  • Heidenhain: Conceptual equivalence in Heidenhain: PLANE/TCPM functions according to control.
  • Fanuc: Conceptual equivalence: TCP/RTCP according to Fanuc options.

Related:PLANE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does TRAORI mean in a CNC program?

Activates tool orientation transformation for 5-axis/RTCP machining on Siemens. In the catalogue it appears as "Siemens 5-axis tool orientation", within the Siemens 5 axes family.

How is TRAORI written on each control?

Siemens: TRAORI / TRAFOOF. The exact syntax depends on the control version and the machine parameters: always confirm with the manufacturer's manual.

Can you give me an example of TRAORI?

TRAORI — Activates tool orientation transformation for 5-axis/RTCP machining on Siemens.

Which other codes is TRAORI combined with?

In practice TRAORI appears alongside these codes: PLANE, G43/G49. It is worth reading them together, because the state one leaves behind conditions what the next one does.

Which machines use TRAORI?

TRAORI is used in: Milling, Mill-turn.

What should you watch out for with TRAORI?

High risk: a mistake here can cause a crash, a broken tool or an out-of-tolerance part. Simulate the program and dry-run it before cutting.

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