Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual page 282

Programming technological functions (cycles)
8.3 Contour milling
Additional functions
The following additional functions are available for programming a contour:
● Tangent to preceding element
● Dialog box selection
● Close contour
Procedure for entering or changing contour elements
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You can program the transition to the preceding element as tangent.
If two different possible contours result from the parameters entered thus far, one of the
options must be selected.
From the actual position, you can close the contour with a straight line to the starting
point.
1. The part program or ShopMill program to be processed has been
created.
2. Select the file type (MPF or SPF), enter the desired name of the
program and press the "OK" softkey or the <Input> key.
This editor is opened.
3. Select a contour element via softkey.
The "Straight (e.g. X)" input window opens.
- OR
The "Straight (e.g. Y)" input window opens.
- OR
The "Straight (e.g. XY)" input window opens.
- OR
The "Circle" input window opens.
- OR
The "Pole Input" input window opens.
4. Enter all the data available from the workpiece drawing in the input
screen (e.g. length of straight line, target position, transition to next
element, angle of lead, etc.).
5. Press the "Accept" softkey.
The contour element is added to the contour.
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