Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Manual page 84

4.2
Support for
fins and pockets
Tools set at an angle
during profile milling
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Aerospace, structural parts
Special functions in the CAM system
CAM systems provide support for special workflows. Within the context of 5-axis machining in
particular, they provide methods that meet the demands associated with the programming of
structural parts, thereby creating the perfect conditions for ensuring optimum results on the
machine.
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CAM systems enable roughing and finishing to
be performed quickly and precisely on highly
complex parts such as those typical of the air-
craft industry.
The geometry selection process (e.g. for fre-
quently occurring parts such as pockets and
fins) has been highly automated to enable
quick and easy programming.
Automatic profile milling with variable axes
speeds up the programming process. CAM
systems offer a range of automatic tool posi-
tion and tool axis settings for 5-axis milling on
walls and other profiles.
The tool paths may involve following pocket
floors, the edges of walls or offsets.