Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 140

Programming a cycle
4.1 Creating a program
Calling a tool
Cycle support
See also
Editing a cycle call (Page 112)
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5. 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.
6. Enter the desired G code commands.
7. Press the "Tool" softkey if you want to select a tool from the tool list,
position the cursor on the desired tool and press the "To program"
softkey.
The selected tool is loaded into the G code editor. Text such as the
following is displayed at the current cursor position in the G code
editor: T="CUTTER30"
- OR -
Enter the command directly in the editor to select a tool.
8. Then program the tool change (M6), the spindle direction (M3/M4), the
spindle speed (S...), the coolant (M7/M8) and, if required, further tool-
specific functions.
9. Use the softkeys to select whether you want support for programming
contours, turning, drilling or milling cycles.
10. Select the desired cycle via the softkey.
11. Enter the parameters and press the "Accept" key.
The cycle is transferred to the editor as G code.
Operating Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5398-7AP10-0BA0
HMI sl Turning