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5.2 RIGID TAPPING
The tapping cycle (G84) and left-handed tapping cycle (G74) may be
performed in standard mode or rigid tapping mode.
In standard mode, the spindle is rotated and stopped along with a
movement along the tapping axis using auxiliary functions M03
(rotating the spindle clockwise), M04 (rotating the spindle
counterclockwise), and M05 (stopping the spindle) to perform
tapping.
In rigid mode, tapping is performed by controlling the spindle motor
as if it were a servo motor and by interpolating between the tapping
axis and spindle.
When tapping is performed in rigid mode, the spindle rotates one turn
every time a certain feed (thread lead) which takes place along the
tapping axis. This operation does not vary even during acceleration
or deceleration.
Rigid mode eliminates the need to use a floating tap required in the
standard tapping mode, thus allowing faster and more precise tapping.