Editing The Simulation Display; Blank Display - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Simulating machining

7.7 Editing the simulation display

7.7 Editing the simulation display
7.7.1

Blank display

You have the option of replacing the blank defined in the program or to define a blank for
programs in which a blank definition cannot be inserted.
Note
The unmachined part can only be entered if simulation or simultaneous recording is in the
reset state.
Parameter Description
Main spindle
Mirroring Z Mirroring of the Z axis - (only for "data for counterspindle")
● Yes
Mirroring is used when machining on the Z axis
● No
Mirroring is not used when machining on the Z axis
Blank Selecting the blank
● Centered cuboid
● Tube
● Cylinder
● Polygon
● without
Work offset Selecting the work offset
XA Outside diameter ∅ - (only for tube and cylinder)
XI Inside diameter (abs) or wall thickness (inc) – (only for tube)
W Width of the blank - (only for centered cuboid)
L Length of the blank - (only for centered cuboid)
N Number of edges – (only for polygon)
SW or L Width across flats or edge length – (only for polygon)
ZA Initial dimension
ZI Final dimension (abs) or final dimension in relation to ZA (inc)
ZB Machining dimension (abs) or machining dimension in relation to ZA (inc)
Counterspindle
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