Roughing Cycle, Free Contour - Siemens SINUMERIK 808D Programming And Operating Manual

3.4.7.7

Roughing cycle, free contour:

Functionality
The cycle "Free contour" is used for the input and for the processing of an arbitrary contour
path.
Operating sequences
You can access the turning cycle overview by pressing the softkey "Turning" in the basic
screen for "Manual Machine Plus".
In the softkey menu "Turning", press the softkey "Free contour".
Alternatively, you can select "Roughing free contour" from the turning cycle overview with
<Cursor keys> and activate with the input key.
Figure 3-59
Parameter
d0
m2x
m2z
m1
NAME
Specification for transverse
axis
Manual Machine Plus (Turning)
Programming and Operating Manual, 12/2012, 6FC5398-3DP10-0BA0
Roughing contour input, position "Outside right"
Description
Outside diameter of the shaft to be machined in the transverse axis (absolute position of the
X axis in the diameter).
Finishing allowance horizontal to the contour.
Finishing allowance perpendicular to the contour.
Enter the maximum infeed depth for roughing. The internal infeed calculation ensures that
the infeed is as uniform as possible throughout the roughing operation. This entry value
represents the maximum value possible and is therefore not exceeded.
If an external contour has been selected, the path to the contour program is shown here.
The selected specification is displayed.
3.4 Manual machining using cycles (functions)
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