Oscillating Cutting

Oscillating cutting is a technique that involves oscillating the cutting tool in the cutting direction to break up chips as the workpiece is machined.
Generally, turning allows for high-accuracy finishing in a short time through continuous machining at a single point; however, chips are often discharged in long, continuous strands.
If chips are not broken up and discharged appropriately, they can become entangled in the workpiece or tool, leading to problems.

The servo learning oscillation function from Fanuc is used to perform oscillating cutting.
Servo learning oscillation is a function that applies servo learning control to oscillating cutting to ensure reliable chip break up.
Breaking up chips is possible not only for outer diameter turning but also for inner diameter turning, face turning, parting off, making grooves, and drilling.