Selection Of The Cycles Via Softkey - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Creating a new part program for a workpiece
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Selection of the cycles via softkey

Overview of machining steps
The following softkeys are available to insert machining steps.
Grinding
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3. Position the cursor on the folder "Part programs" and press the "New"
softkey.
The "New G Code Program" window opens.
4. Enter the required name and press the "OK" softkey.
The name can contain up to 28 characters (name + dot + 3-character
extension). You can use any letters (except accented), digits or the un‐
derscore symbol (_).
The program type (MPF) is set by default.
The project is created and opened in the Editor.
5. Position the cursor on the folder "Workpieces" and press the "New" soft‐
key.
The "New G Code Program" window opens.
6. Select the file type (MPF or SPF), enter the desired name of the program
and press the "OK" softkey.
The project is created and opened in the Editor.
7. Enter the desired G code commands.
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Generating a G-code program
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