Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual page 207

Parameter Description
Counterspindle
Mirroring Z
Yes
•
Mirroring is used when machining on the Z axis
No
•
Mirroring is not used when machining on the Z axis
Blank Selecting the blank
Centered cuboid
•
Tube
•
Cylinder
•
Polygon
•
without
•
XA Outside diameter ∅ - (only for tube and cylinder)
XI Inside diameter (abs) or wall thickness (inc) – (only for tube)
W Width of the blank - (only for centered cuboid)
N Number of edges – (only for polygon)
L Length of the blank - (only for centered cuboid)
SW or L Width across flats or edge length – (only for polygon)
ZI Blank length (inc)
ZB Machining dimension (ink)
Procedure
Turning
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1. The simulation or the simultaneous recording is started.
2. Press the ">>" and "Blank" softkeys.
The "Blank Input" windows opens and displays the pre-assigned values.
3. Enter the desired values for the dimensions.
4. Press the "Accept" softkey to confirm your entries. The newly defined
workpiece is displayed.
Simulating machining
6.7 Editing the simulation display
Unit
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
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