Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 138

Execution in manual mode
3.6 Simple face milling of workpiece
Procedure
Note
You cannot use the "Repos" function while face milling.
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1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <JOG> key.
3. Press the <Face milling> softkey.
4. Press the relevant softkey to specify the lateral limitations of the
workpiece.
5. Select the machining type (e.g. roughing) in the "Machining" field.
4. Select the machining direction in the "Direction" field.
5. Enter all other parameters in the input screen.
6. Press the "OK" softkey.
The parameter screen is closed.
7. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The face milling cycle is started.
You can return to the parameter screen at any time to check and
correct the inputs.
Operating Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-7CP40-2BA0
Milling