Position Pattern - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Working with a B axis (only 840D sl)

17.6 Position pattern

Parameter
Tracking
F6
X6
Z6
Y6
17.6 Position pattern
In drilling and milling operations with face B, position patterns "full circle/pitch circle" provide
the following options for machining on inclined surfaces
● with swivel plane
● with C axis
Procedure
Parameter
Z0
X0
Y0
α0
α 1
R
N
792
Description
The position of the tool tip is maintained during swiveling.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
Feedrate to approach the sixth position
Alternatively, rapid traverse
6. position (inc or ∅ abs)
6. position (inc or ∅ abs)
Retraction to safety clearance
1. Press the "Drilling" softkey.
2. Press the "Positions" and "Full circle/pitch circle" softkeys.
Description
Face B on the swivel plane
Z coordinate of the reference point (abs)
X coordinate of the reference point (abs)
Y coordinate of the reference point (abs)
Starting angle: Angle of 1st hole with reference to X axis.
Positive angle: Full circle is rotated counterclockwise.
Negative angle: Full circle is rotated in clockwise direction.
Indexing angle: After the first hole has been drilled, all additional positions are ap‐
proached at this angle (only for pitch circle).
Positive angle: Additional positions are rotated in counterclockwise direction.
Negative angle: Additional positions are rotated in clockwise direction.
Radius of full circle
Number of positions on circle
Unit
mm/min
mm
mm
mm
Unit
mm
mm
mm
Degrees
Degrees
mm
Operating Manual, 05/2017, A5E40868721
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