Circumferential Groove (Slot2) - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual

Programming technology functions (cycles)
9.4 Milling
Hidden parameters
The following parameters are hidden. They are pre-assigned fixed values or values that can
be adjusted using setting data.
Parameter
PL (only for G code)
SC (only for G code)
Reference point (only for G
code)
Machining
position (only for G code)
α0
9.4.8

Circumferential groove (SLOT2)

Function
You can mill one or several circumferential slots of equal size on a full or pitch circle with the
"circumferential slot" cycle.
Tool size
Please note that there is a minimum size for the milling cutter used to machine the
circumferential slot:
● Roughing:
1⁄2 groove width W – finishing allowance UXY ≤ milling cutter diameter
● Finishing:
1⁄2 groove width W ≤ milling cutter diameter
● Edge finishing:
Finishing allowance UXY ≤ milling cutter diameter
Annular groove
To create an annular groove, you must enter the following values for the "Number N" and
"Aperture angle α1" parameters:
N = 1
α1 = 360°
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Description
Machining plane
Safety clearance
Position of the reference point: Center
Mill slot at the programmed position (X0, Y0, Z0)
Angle of rotation
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Value Can be set in SD
Defined in MD
52005
1 mm
Single posi-
tion
0°
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