Machining Time Variables

The $FEDTIM Variable

\textbf{{\char36}FEDTIM}

Machining time in feed rate mode

Type: Numeric, Read/Write

The $FEDTIM variable holds the current accumulated feed time in seconds. For lathes with more than one head, the machining time refers to the time accumulated by the current head.

The $IDLTIM Variable

\textbf{{\char36}IDLTIM}

Idle machining time

Type: Numeric, Read/Write

The $IDLTIM variable holds the current accumulated idle time in seconds. It is valid for 4-axis lathes only. The machining time refers to the idle time accumulated by the current head.

The $MISTIM Variable

\textbf{{\char36}MISTIM}

Miscellaneous machining time

Type: Numeric, Read/Write

The $MISTIM variable holds the current accumulated miscellaneous time in seconds. For lathes with more than one head, the machining time refers to the time accumulated by the current head.

The $RAPTIM Variable

\textbf{{\char36}RAPTIM}

Machining time in rapid mode

Type: Numeric, Read/Write

The $RAPTIM variable holds the current accumulated rapid positioning time in seconds. For lathes with more than one head, the machining time refers to the time accumulated by the current head.