Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 188

Simulating machining
5.7 Editing the simulation display
Parameter Description
Mirroring Z
Yes
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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
•
without
•
XA Outside diameter ∅ - (only for tube and cylinder)
XI Inside diameter (abs) or wall thickness (inc) – (only for tube)
W Width of the blank - (only for centered cuboid)
N Number of edges – (only for polygon)
L Length of the blank - (only for centered cuboid)
SW or L Width across flats or edge length – (only for polygon)
ZI Blank length (inc)
ZB Machining dimension (ink)
Procedure
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1. The simulation or the simultaneous recording is started.
2. Press the ">>" and "Blank" softkeys.
The "Blank Input" windows opens and displays the pre-assigned values.
3. Enter the desired values for the dimensions.
4. Press the "Accept" softkey to confirm your entries. The newly defined
workpiece is displayed.
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