A.8.2 Programming Contour Element - Siemens SINUMERIK 808D User Manual

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A.8.2 Programming contour element
Fu n ctionality
Once you have defined the contour start point, press this softkey and you can begin programming
the individual contour elements from the main screen shown below:
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Select the desired program file, and press this key to open it in the program editor.
Press this softkey to open the contour editor window.
Use the cursor keys on the PPU to switch between different input fields.
Press this softkey or the following key to toggle between the selections and enter the
desired values as required.
You can alternatively press this key to make your selection.
You can also define a pole for contour programming in polar coordinates by pressing this
softkey.
The pole can also be defined or redefined at a later time. The programming of the polar
coordinates always refers to the pole that was defined last.
Save the settings for the start point.
Pressing this softkey cancels the settings and exits the contour editor.
Programming and Operating Manual (Milling)
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