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6.14 Interactive Working Plan Generation (IWG)
Tapping
The IWG generates the cycle G73 for the following drilling operations:
 Tapping
 Drilling with thread (special drilling)
Parameters
K Retraction plane (default: Return to the starting position or
to the safety clearance)
D Retract (“Continue” soft key)
 At the programmed feed rate
 At rapid traverse
A Slope length (default: Machining parameter 7 “Thread
starting length [GAL]”)
S Retraction speed (default: Tapping speed)