Siemens SINUMERIK Series Operating Manual page 466

Programming technological functions (cycles)
10.2 Milling
Parameters in the "Input complete" mode
Parameters, G code program
Input
PL Machining plane
RP Retraction plane
SC Safety clearance
F Feedrate
Parameter Description
Reference point Position of the reference point:
● (lefthand edge)
● (center)
● (righthand edge)
Machining
● ∇ (roughing)
● ∇∇ (pre-finishing)
● ∇∇∇ (finishing)
● ∇∇∇ base (base finishing)
● ∇∇∇ edge (edge finishing)
● Chamfering
Technology
● Vortex milling
The milling cutter performs circular motions along the length of the slot and back
again.
● Plunge cutting
Sequential drilling motion along the tool axis.
Milling direction - (except plunge cutting)
● Climbing cutting
● Conventional cutting
● Climbing-conventional cutting
Machining posi‐
● Single position
tion
Mill a slot at the programmed position (X0, Y0, Z0).
● Position pattern
Mill slots at a programmed position pattern (e.g. full circle or grid).
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Parameters, ShopMill program
● complete
T
mm D
mm F
* S / V
Tool name
Cutting edge number
Feedrate
Spindle speed or constant cutting
rate
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mm/min
mm/tooth
rpm
m/min
Unit
Milling