Simple Face Milling Of Workpiece - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Parameter Description
Direction Preferred direction of rotation for 2 alternatives (swiveling axis-by-axis)
+: Larger angle of the axis on the scale of the swivel head / swivel table
-: Smaller angle of the axis on the scale of the swivel head / swivel table
Tool Correction: The position of the tool tip is maintained during swiveling
No correction: The position of the tool tip changes during swiveling
3.6

Simple face milling of workpiece

You can use this cycle to face mill any workpiece. A rectangular surface is always machined.
Selecting the machining direction
In the "Direction" field, using the select key, select the desired machining direction:
● Same direction of machining
● Alternating direction of machining
Selecting limits
You can select the limits using the appropriate softkeys:
See also
Face milling (CYCLE61) (Page 307)
Prerequisite
To carry out simple stock removal of a workpiece in manual mode, a measured tool must be
in the machining position.
Milling
Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7CP40-2BA0
Left
Bottom
Top
Right
Execution in manual mode
3.6 Simple face milling of workpiece
Unit
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