Siemens MCP 398C Operation/Programming

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Setting Up the Machine 08/2005
2.8 Manual mode
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2-78 SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming ShopTurn (BAT) – 08/2005 Edition
Cycle Start
 Press the "Cycle Start" key.
The tool is automatically swung into machining position and the name
of the tool is displayed in the tool status list.
Start spindle
Jog
 Select the "T, S, M" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
 Select the main spindle (S1), the tool spindle (S2), or the counter-
spindle (S3) in the left input field of the spindle parameter.
 In the right input field, enter the desired spindle speed or cutting
speed.
 Set the gearing step, in case the machine has a gearbox for the
spindle.
 In the field below it, select the direction of spindle rotation:
Spindle rotating right
Spindle rotating left
Cycle Start
 Press the "Cycle Start" key.
The spindle rotates.
Stopping the spindle
Jog
 Select the "T, S, M" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
 In the lower spindle field, select the "Spindle stop" function.
Cycle Start
 Press the "Cycle Start" key.
The spindle stops.
Changing the spindle
speed
Jog
 Select the "T, S, M" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
 Specify the desired spindle speed.
Cycle Start
 Press the "Cycle Start" key.
The spindle continues rotating at a new speed.
Position spindle
Jog
 Select the "T, S, M" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.

Siemens MCP 398C Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	MCP 398C
Category	Control Systems
Language	English