Siemens Sinumerik 840D Operating Turning page 455

Complex programming example
52. Start now another contour description.
Press the VSK 1 "New contour".
The "New contour" input window opens, where you
can enter a name for the new contour.
53. Enter the following name for the new contour:
Confirm your input by pressing the VSK 8 "Accept".
The operating area for creating new contours opens,
with the parameter window for assigning a starting
point active by default.
54. Set the starting point for the contour as shown be-
low:
Confirm your inputs by pressing the VSK 8 "Accept.
55. Start the contour description with a straight line in X
direction.
Press the VSK 1.3 "Straight line X".
The parameter window for the "Straight line X"
opens.
56. Fill out the parameter mask as follows:
Confirm your inputs by pressing the VSK 8 "Accept.
Note:
By entering the value for "X", the value for "α1" is
calculated automatically.
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