Circumferential Groove (Slot2) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Programming technology functions (cycles)
10.4 Milling
Hidden parameters
The following parameters are hidden. They are pre-assigned fixed values or values that can
be adjusted using setting data.
Parameter Description
PL (only for G code) Machining plane
SC (only for G Safety clearance
code)
Reference point Position of the reference point: Center
(only for G code)
Machining Mill slot at the programmed position (X0, Y0, Z0)
position (only for G
code)
α0 Angle of rotation
10.4.8

Circumferential groove (SLOT2)

Function
You can mill one or several circumferential slots of equal size on a full or pitch circle with the
"circumferential slot" cycle.
Tool size
Please note that there is a minimum size for the milling cutter used to machine the
circumferential slot:
● Roughing:
1⁄2 groove width W – finishing allowance UXY ≤ milling cutter diameter
● Finishing:
1⁄2 groove width W ≤ milling cutter diameter
● Edge finishing:
Finishing allowance UXY ≤ milling cutter diameter
Annular groove
To create an annular groove, you must enter the following values for the "Number N" and
"Aperture angle α1" parameters:
N = 1
474
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Value Can be set in SD
Defined in MD
52005
1 mm
Single posi‐
tion
0°
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