Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 262

Creating a ShopTurn program
7.18 Example: Standard machining
4. Input of finished part with contour computer
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7. Press the "Accept" softkey.
It is only necessary to enter the blank contour when using a pre-
machined blank.
Blank contour
1. Press the "Cont. turn." and "New contour" softkeys.
The "New Contour" input window opens.
2. Enter the contour name (in this case: Cont_2).
The contour calculated as NC code is written as internal subprogram
between a start and an end marker containing the entered name.
3. Press the "Accept" softkey.
The "Starting point" entry field opens.
4. Specify the contour starting point of the contour.
X 0abs
5. Press the "Accept" softkey.
6. Enter the following contour elements and acknowledge using the
"Accept" softkey.
Z 0abs
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