Siemens SINUMERIK 840D SL Operating Manual page 336

Programming technological functions (cycles)
8.2 Milling
4. The multi-edge is traversed again in a quadrant. This process is repeated until the depth
5. The tool retracts to the safety clearance at rapid traverse.
Note
A multi-edge with more than two edges is traversed helically; with a single or double
edge, each edge is machined separately.
Procedure
Parameters, G code program
PL Machining plane
Milling direction
RP Retraction plane
SC Safety clearance
F Feedrate
Parameter Description
FZ Depth infeed rate
(only for G code)
Machining
∇ (roughing)
•
∇∇∇ (finishing)
•
∇∇∇ edge (edge finishing)
•
Chamfering
•
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of the multi-edge has been reached.
1. The part program or ShopMill program to be processed has been
created and you are in the editor.
2. Press the "Milling" softkey.
3. Press the "Multi-edge spigot" and "Multi-edge" softkeys.
The "Multi-edge" input window opens.
mm
mm
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Parameters, ShopMill program
T Tool name
D Cutting edge number
F Feedrate
S / V Spindle speed or constant
cutting rate
Operating Manual, 02/2012, 6FC5398-7CP40-3BA0
mm/min
mm/tooth
rpm
m/min
Unit
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Milling