Changing The Contour - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Programming technology functions (cycles)
8.3 Contour turning
Rejecting entries
8.3.6

Changing the contour

Function
You can change a previously created contour later.
Individual contour elements can be
● added,
● changed,
● inserted or
● deleted.
Procedure for changing a contour element
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Press the <INPUT> key.
The new value is calculated and displayed in the entry field of the
calculator.
Press the "Accept" softkey.
The calculated value is accepted and displayed in the entry field of the
window.
Press the "Delete" softkey to reject your entries.
1. Open the part program or ShopTurn program to be executed.
2. With the cursor, select the program block where you want to change the
contour. Open the geometry processor.
The individual contour elements are listed.
3. Position the cursor at the position where a contour element is to be
inserted or changed.
4. Select the desired contour element with the cursor.
5. Enter the parameters in the input screen or delete the element and
select a new element.
6. Press the "Accept" softkey.
The desired contour element is inserted in the contour or changed.
Operating Manual, 02/2012, 6FC5398-8CP40-3BA0
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