Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 71

Display
T
D
Spindle
Spindle M function
Other M functions
G work offset
Unit of measurement
Machining plane
Gear stage
Stop position
Note
Spindle positioning
You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool
change.
• A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.
• A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.
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Meaning
Input of the tool (name or location number)
You can select a tool from the tool list via the "Tool" softkey.
Cutting edge number of the tool (1 - 9)
Spindle selection, identification with spindle number
Spindle off: Spindle is stopped
CCW rotation Spindle turns in counterclockwise direction
CW rotation Spindle turns in clockwise direction
Spindle positioning: Spindle is moved to the desired position.
Input of machine functions
Refer to the machine manufacturer's table for the correlation between
the meaning and number of the function.
Selection of the work offset (basic reference, G54 - 57)
You can select work offsets from the tool list of settable work offsets via
the "Work offset" softkey.
Selection of the unit of measurement (inch, mm).
The setting made here has an effect on the programming.
Selection of the machining plane (G17(XY), G18 (ZX), G19 (YZ))
Specification of the gear stage (auto, I - V)
Input of the spindle position in degrees
Setting up the machine
2.9 Manual mode
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