See also: Using the Bar Feed Cycle
The Bar Feed command is used to set up the main spindle stock for the next program run through. Prior to selecting the command perform a tool change to select a bar stop device; this must be a fixed tool. The main spindle needs be selected as the coordinates for the cycle are relative to the main spindle part datum.
Strategy - Defines the strategy used to control the bar stop movements, depending on the type of bar stop device being used.
Z First – Move the z-axis first
X First – Move the x-axis first
Direct – Move z and x-axis together
Feedrate - Specifies the rate at which bar stop is traversed in units per minute or units per revolution.
Speed - Specifies the speed at which the spindle rotates in revolutions per minute.
Dwell Time - Specifies a dwell time in seconds that will be applied to each dwell point in the process.