ECS G87 Boring with Retraction Cycle – Full Overview & Setup
ECS G87 Boring with Retraction Cycle
This cycle differs from the “Boring with Spindle Stop” G86 because in this case, when tool reaches the ENT quote, the spindle is not only stopped, but oriented in a specific position (through the M19 Function), disengaged with a movement in X and Y and finally moved in Rapid to the RAL quote.
The cycle Data Entry is activated, in MDI and Edit modes, through this keys sequence:

Programming
G87 <ENT=..> <RAP=..> <RAL=..> <DAX=..> <DAY=..>
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| ENT | Depth quote reached at working feed |
| RAP | Quote reached in rapid at the beginning of cycle |
| RAL | Return Quote reached at rapid with spindle stopped, oriented and disengaged. |
| DAX | Incremental disengagement movement along X |
| DAY | Incremental disengagement movement along Y |

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