Positioning The Spindle - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Working in the manual mode
5.2 Selecting a tool and spindle
Note
Changing the spindle speed
If you enter the speed in the "Spindle" field while the spindle is rotating, the new speed is
applied.
5.2.4

Positioning the spindle

Procedure
- OR -
Note
You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool change.
● A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.
● A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.
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4 Select a spindle direction of rotation (clockwise or counterclockwise) in
the "Spindle M function" field.
5. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The spindle rotates.
6. Select the "Stop" setting in the "Spindle M function" field.
Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The spindle stops.
1. Select the "T,S,M" softkey in the "JOG" mode.
2. Select the "Stop Pos." setting in the "Spindle M function" field.
The "Stop Pos." entry field appears.
3. Enter the desired spindle stop position.
The spindle position is specified in degrees.
4. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The spindle is moved to the desired position.
Operating Manual, 05/2017, A5E40869190
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