Helix - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual

Programming technological functions (cycles)
8.5 Further cycles and functions ShopMill
Parameter
R
F
8.5.10

Helix

With helical interpolation, a circular movement is overlaid in the plane with a linear motion in
the tool axis, i.e. a spiral is created.
Procedure
Parameter
Direction of rotation
I
J
P
Z
F
326
Description
Radius of arc.
You can select the arc of your choice by entering a positive or a negative sign.
1. The ShopMill program to be edited has been created and you are in
the editor.
2. Press the menu forward key and the "Straight Circle" softkey.
3. Press the "Helix" softkey.
Description
The tool travels in the programmed direction from the circle starting point to its end
point. You can program this direction as clockwise or counterclockwise.
Clockwise direction of rotation
Counterclockwise direction of rotation
Center point of the helix in the X direction (abs or inc)
Center point of the helix in the Y direction (abs or inc)
Helix pitch The pitch is programmed in mm per revolution.
Target position of the helical end point (abs or inc)
Machining feedrate
Operating Manual, 06/2009, 6FC5398-7CP20-0BA0
Unit
mm
mm/rev
mm/min
mm/tooth
Unit
mm
mm
mm/rev
mm
mm/rev
mm/min
mm/tooth
HMI sl Milling