Blank Input - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual

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Creating a G code program

7.6 Blank input

The blank is used for the simulation and the simultaneous recording. A useful simulation can

only be achieved with a blank that is as close as possible to the real blank.

Create a separate program for each new workpiece that you would like to produce. The

program contains the individual machining steps that are performed to produce the

For the blank of the workpiece, define the shape (tube, cylinder, polygon or centered cuboid)

and your dimensions.

Manually reclamping the blank

If the blank is to be manually reclamped from the main spindle to the counterspindle for

example, then delete the blank.

● Blank, main spindle, cylinder

● M0 : Manually reclamping the blank

● Blank, main spindle, delete

● Blank, counterspindle, cylinder

The blank entry always refers to the work offset currently effective at the position in the

For programs that use "Swiveling", a 0 swivel must first be made and then the blank defined.

Select the "Program" operating area.

Press the "Misc." and "Blank" softkeys.

The "Blank Input" window opens.

Operating Manual, 01/2015, 6FC5398-8CP40-5BA2

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