Counterspindle Cycle - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Manual

CNC technology cycles
12.1 Highlights of machining cycles
12.1.3

Counterspindle cycle

The SINUMERIK 840D sl allows the use of a fully-fledged counterspindle. The main spindle
and counterspindle can be operated under conditions of angular synchronism.
DIN/ISO programming
The commands for spindle synchronization and the axis movements for workpiece transfer
can be programmed as DIN/ISO language commands.
Machining step programming
A user-friendly counterspindle cycle is conveniently available for spindle synchronization and
axis movements for workpiece transfer.
Highlights
● Simple and secure programming of all counterspindle functions
● High quality of workpieces by workpiece transfer in synchronous spindle mode
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☑ Basic configuration
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