Multi-channel machining (only 840D sl)
9.2 Multi-channel support (only 840D sl)
Turning
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Adding multi-channel data in a G code program
You have the possibility of adding the multi-channel cycle (CYCLE208) subsequently.
Procedure
1. The double editor is opened and the cursor is positioned in the G
code program.
2. Press the "Misc." and "Multi-channel data" softkeys.
The "Call multi-channel data" input window opens.
A field for specifying the job list appears.
This field is read-only.
3. Press the "Accept job list" softkey.
The name of the job list is entered in the field.
4. Press the "Accept" softkey.
CYCLE208 is taken over into the program. The name of the job
list is indicated in brackets.
Modify blank
Parameter Description Unit
Data for Here, you specify the spindle selected for the blank.
• Main spindle
• Counterspindle
Blank
The following blanks can be selected:
• Tube
• Cylinder
• Polygon
• Centered cuboid
• Delete
W Width of the blank - (only for centered cuboid) mm
L Length of the blank - (only for centered cuboid) mm
N Number of edges – (only for polygon)
SW or L
Width across flats or edge length – (only for polygon)
ZA Initial dimension
ZI
Final dimension (abs) or final dimension in relation to ZA (inc)