Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 612

Multi-channel machining
11.2 Multi-channel support
Modify blank
Parameter Description
Data for Here, you specify the spindle selected for the blank.
● Main spindle
● Counterspindle
Blank The following blanks can be selected:
● Tube
● Cylinder
● Polygon
● Centered cuboid
● Delete
W Width of the blank - (only for centered cuboid)
L Length of the blank - (only for centered cuboid)
N Number of edges – (only for polygon)
SW or L Width across flats or edge length – (only for polygon)
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)
XA Outside diameter – (only for tube and cylinder)
XI Inside diameter (abs) or wall thickness (inc) – for tube only
Procedure
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1. The double editor is opened and the cursor is positioned in the G
code program.
2. Press the "Misc." and "Blank" softkeys.
The "Blank Input" window opens.
3. Select the desired blank and enter the corresponding values.
4. Press the "Accept" softkey.
Operating Manual, 05/2017, A5E40868721
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