Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Programming Manual

Job planning
Programming Manual, 07/2010, 6FC5398-2BP40-0BA0
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Path traversing behavior
8
8.1 Tangential control (TANG, TANGON, TANGOF, TLIFT, TANGDEL)
Function
The following axis follows the path of the leading axis along the tangent. This allows align-
ment of the tool parallel to the contour. Using the angle programmed in the
TANGON
instruction, the tool can be positioned relative to the tangent.
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Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Specifications

General

Control Type	CNC
Operating System	Windows Embedded
Processor	Intel Atom
Display	10.4" color TFT display
Interfaces	Ethernet, USB
Programming	ShopMill, ShopTurn
Operation Panel Size	10.4"
Protection Class	IP65
PLC Memory	2 MB
Spindle Capacity	4 spindles
Hard Drive	CompactFlash