Machining the workpiece
5.12 Displaying G functions and auxiliary functions
Turning
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For more information about configuring the displayed G groups, refer to the following
document:
SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual
All G groups and their group numbers are listed in the "G Functions" window.
Within a G group, only the G function currently active in the controller is displayed.
Additional information in the footer
The following additional information is displayed in the footer:
● Actual transformations
Polar transformation active
TRACYL Cylinder surface transformation active
Orientation transformation active
Inclined axis transformation active
TRACON Cascaded transformation active
For TRACON, two transformations (TRAANG and TRACYL or TRAANG and
TRANSMIT) are activated in succession.
● Current work offsets
● Spindle speed
● Path feedrate
● Active tool
G functions for mold making
In the window "G functions", important information for machining free-form surfaces can be
displayed using the "High Speed Settings" function (CYCLE832).
You require the "Advanced Surface" software option in order to use this function.