Calling Technology Functions; Hiding Cycle Parameters; Setting Data For Cycles - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Creating G code program

6.9 Calling technology functions

See also
General (Page 275)
Generating a G code program (Page 214)
6.9 Calling technology functions
6.9.1

Hiding cycle parameters

The documentation describes all the possible input parameters for each cycle. Depending on
the settings of the machine manufacturer, certain parameters can be hidden in the screens,
i.e. not displayed. These are then generated with the appropriate default values when the
cycles are called.
For additional information, please refer to the following documentation:
Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate / SINUMERIK 840D sl
Cycle support
Example
6.9.2

Setting data for cycles

Cycle functions can be influenced and configured using machine and setting data.
For additional information, please refer to the following documentation:
Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate / SINUMERIK 840D sl
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1. Use the softkeys to select whether you want support for programming
contours, drilling or milling cycles.
2. Select the desired cycle via the softkey.
3. Enter the parameters and press the "Accept" key.
The cycle is transferred to the editor as G code.
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Milling