More Complex Machining - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Working with Manual Machine

13.6 More complex machining

13.6 More complex machining
The following functions are available to you for comprehensive machining in manual mode:
● Drilling (center drilling, centering, drilling, reaming, deep-drilling, threads, positions)
● Turning (stock removal, groove, undercut, threads, tapping)
● Milling (face milling, pocket, spigot, multiple edge, groove, thread milling, engraving)
General sequence
For more complex machining processes, proceed in the following order:
● Select the desired function via the corresponding softkey.
● Select the tool and enter the desired values in the parameter screen.
● Press the "Accept" softkey to save the values.
● Press the <CYCLE START> key.
Note
You can return to the parameter screen form at any time to check and correct the inputs.
Press the <"Cursor right> key to jump back to the input screen form.
Drilling a position pattern
You can drill a position pattern:
● First select the desired function (e.g. "Centering") via the softkey in "Drilling".
● Select the appropriate tool, enter the desired values in the parameter screen and press
● Press the "Positions" softkey and select the desired position pattern (e.g. any positions)
Note
If you enter the positions first, only the drilling cycles for driven tools are offered after
creating the positioning block.
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The input screen form closes.
A line with the specified parameters is displayed on the basic screen.
The selected cycle is started.
the "Accept" softkey to confirm the technology block.
The input screen is closed and the line with the technology data is displayed in the main
screen.
via softkey, enter the desired values in the parameter screen form press the "Accept"
softkey.
The input screen is closed and the technology and positioning blocks are displayed in
brackets.
Operating Manual, 02/2012, 6FC5398-8CP40-3BA0
Turning