Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 224

Creating a G code program
8.6 Blank input
Procedure
Parameter Description
Data for Selection of the spindle for the blank
● Main spindle
● Counterspindle
Note:
If the machine does not have a counterspindle, then the entry field "Data for" is not appli‐
cable.
Mirroring Z Mirroring of the Z axis - (only for "data for counterspindle")
● Yes
Mirroring is used when machining on the Z axis
● No
Mirroring is not used when machining on the Z axis
Blank Selecting the blank
● Centered cuboid
● Tube
● Cylinder
● Polygon
● Delete
ZA Initial dimension
ZI Final dimension (abs) or final dimension in relation to ZA (inc)
ZB Machining dimension (abs) or machining dimension in relation to ZA (inc)
Spindle chuck
● Yes
data
You enter spindle chuck data in the program.
● No
Spindle chuck data are transferred from the setting data.
Note:
Please observe the machine manufacturer's instructions.
Spindle chuck
● Only chuck
data
You enter spindle chuck data in the program.
● Complete
You enter tailstock data in the program.
Note:
Please observe the machine manufacturer's instructions.
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1. Select the "Program" operating area.
2. Press the "Misc." and "Blank" softkeys.
The "Blank Input" window opens.
Operating Manual, 05/2017, A5E40868721
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