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Parameter Description Unit

α1 Indexing angle: After the first hole has been drilled, all additional positions are ap‐

proached at this angle (only for pitch circle).

Positive angle: Additional positions are rotated in counterclockwise direction.

Negative angle: Additional positions are rotated in clockwise direction.

Degrees

N Number of positions on circle

Working with a B axis (only 840D sl)

17.6 Position pattern

Turning

Operating Manual, 06/2019, A5E44903486B AB 885

Default Chapter5
- Preface5
- Table of Contents9
1 Fundamental Safety Instructions23
- General Safety Instructions23
- Warranty and Liability for Application Examples24
- Industrial Security25
2 Introduction27
- Product Overview27
- Operator Panel Fronts28
- Overview28
- Keys of the Operator Panel30
- Machine Control Panels38
- Overview38
- Controls on the Machine Control Panel38
- User Interface42
- Screen Layout42
- Status Display43
- Actual Value Window45
- T,F,S Window47
- Current Block Display48
- Operation Via Softkeys and Buttons50
- Entering or Selecting Parameters51
- Pocket Calculator53
- Pocket Calculator Functions54
- Context Menu56
- Changing the User Interface Language57
- Entering Chinese Characters57
- Function - Input Editor57
- Entering Asian Characters59
- Editing the Dictionary60
- Entering Korean Characters62
- Protection Levels64
- Cleaning Mode66
- Display Live Image from a Camera66
- Online Help in SINUMERIK Operate67
3 Multitouch Operation with SINUMERIK Operate71
- Multitouch Panels71
- Touch-Sensitive User Interface72
- Finger Gestures73
- Multitouch User Interface76
- Screen Layout76
- Function Key Block76
- Further Operator Touch Controls77
- Virtual Keyboard78
- Special "Tilde" Character78
- Expansion with Side Screen79
- Overview79
- Sidescreen with Standard Windows79
- Standard Widgets81
- Actual Value" Widget81
- Zero Point" Widget82
- Alarms" Widget82
- NC/PLC Variables" Widget82
- Axle Load" Widget83
- Tool" Widget83
- Service Life" Widget84
- Program Runtime" Widget84
- Widget "Camera 1" and "Camera 284
- Sidescreen with Pages for the ABC Keyboard And/Or Machine Control Panel85
- Example 1: ABC Keyboard in the Sidescreen86
- Example 2: Machine Control Panel in the Sidescreen87
- SINUMERIK Operate Display Manager (840D Sl Only)88
- Overview88
- Screen Layout89
- Operator Controls89
4 Setting up the Machine93
- Switching on and Switching off93
- Approaching a Reference Point94
- Referencing Axes94
- User Agreement95
- Modes and Mode Groups97
- General97
- Modes Groups and Channels99
- Channel Switchover99
- Settings for the Machine101
- Switching over the Coordinate System (MCS/WCS)101
- Switching the Unit of Measurement101
- Setting the Zero Offset103
- Measuring the Tool105
- Measuring a Tool Manually105
- Measuring a Tool with a Tool Probe107
- Calibrating the Tool Probe109
- Measuring a Tool with a Magnifying Glass110
- Logging Tool Measurement Results111
- Measuring the Workpiece Zero112
- Logging Measurement Results for the Workpiece Zero113
- Settings for the Measurement Result Log115
- Zero Offsets117
- Display Active Zero Offset118
- Displaying the Zero Offset "Overview118
- Displaying and Editing Base Zero Offset119
- Displaying and Editing Settable Zero Offset120
- Displaying and Editing Details of the Zero Offsets121
- Deleting a Zero Offset123
- Measuring the Workpiece Zero123
- Monitoring Axis and Spindle Data125
- Specify Working Area Limitations125
- Editing Spindle Data125
- Spindle Chuck Data126
- Displaying Setting Data Lists130
- Handwheel Assignment131
- Mda133
- Loading an MDA Program from the Program Manager133
- Saving an MDA Program134
- Editing/Executing a MDI Program135
- Deleting an MDA Program136
5 Working in Manual Mode137
- General137
- Selecting a Tool and Spindle138
- T,S,M Window138
- Selecting a Tool139
- Starting and Stopping the Spindle Manually140
- Positioning the Spindle141
- Traversing Axes142
- Traverse Axes by a Defined Increment142
- Traversing Axes by a Variable Increment143
- Positioning Axes144
- Manual Retraction145
- Simple Stock Removal of Workpiece147
- Thread Synchronizing150
- Default Settings for Manual Mode152
6 Machining the Workpiece153
- Starting and Stopping Machining153
- Selecting a Program155
- Executing a Trail Program Run156
- Displaying the Current Program Block158
- Current Block Display158
- Displaying a Basic Block159
- Display Program Level160
- Correcting a Program162
- Repositioning Axes163
- Starting Machining at a Specific Point164
- Use Block Search164
- Continuing Program from Search Target166
- Simple Search Target Definition166
- Defining an Interruption Point as Search Target167
- Entering the Search Target Via Search Pointer167
- Parameters for Block Search in the Search Pointer168
- Block Search Mode169
- Block Search for Position Pattern171
- Controlling the Program Run173
- Program Control173
- Skip Blocks174
- Overstore176
- Editing a Program178
- Searching in Programs178
- Replacing Program Text180
- Copying/Pasting/Deleting a Program Block181
- Renumbering a Program183
- Creating a Program Block184
- Opening Additional Programs185
- Editor Settings186
- Working with DXF Files190
- Overview190
- Displaying CAD Drawings191
- Open a DXF File191
- Cleaning a DXF File191
- Enlarging or Reducing the CAD Drawing192
- Changing the Section193
- Rotating the View193
- Displaying/Editing Information for the Geometric Data194
- Importing and Editing a DXF File in the Editor195
- General Procedure195
- Specifying a Reference Point195
- Assigning the Machining Plane196
- Setting the Tolerance196
- Selecting the Machining Range / Deleting the Range and Element197
- Saving the DXF File198
- Transferring the Drilling Positions199
- Accepting Contours201
- Display and Edit User Variables204
- Overview204
- Global R Parameters205
- R Parameters206
- Displaying Global User Data (GUD)208
- Displaying Channel Guds209
  - Displaying Local User Data (LUD)210
  - Displaying Program User Data (PUD)211
  - Searching for User Variables211
  - Displaying G Functions and Auxiliary Functions214
  - Selected G Functions214
  - All G Functions216
  - G Functions for Mold Making216
  - Auxiliary Functions217
  - Displaying Superimpositions219
  - Mold Making View222
  - Starting the Mold Making View224
  - Adapting the Mold Making View224
  - Specifically Jump to the Program Block225
  - Searching for Program Blocks226
  - Changing the View227
  - Enlarging or Reducing the Graphical Representation227
  - Moving and Rotating the Graphic228
  - Modifying the Viewport228
  - Displaying the Program Runtime and Counting Workpieces230
  - Setting for Automatic Mode232
7 Simulating Machining235
- Overview235
- Simulation before Machining of the Workpiece241
- Simultaneous Recording before Machining of the Workpiece243
- Simultaneous Recording During Machining of the Workpiece244
- Different Views of the Workpiece245
- Side View245
- Half Section246
- Face View246
- View246
- 2-Window247
- Graphical Display248
- Editing the Simulation Display249
- Blank Display249
- Showing and Hiding the Tool Path250
- Program Control During the Simulation252
- Changing the Feedrate252
- Simulating the Program Block by Block253
- Editing and Adapting a Simulation Graphic254
- Enlarging or Reducing the Graphical Representation254
- Panning a Graphical Representation255
- Rotating the Graphical Representation255
- Modifying the Viewport256
- Defining Cutting Planes256
- Displaying Simulation Alarms258
8 Creating a G Code Program259
- Graphical Programming259
- Program Views260
- Program Structure265
- Fundamentals266
- Machining Planes266
- Current Planes in Cycles and Input Screens266
- Programming a Tool (T)267
- Generating a G Code Program268
- Blank Input269
- Machining Plane, Milling Direction, Retraction Plane, Safe Clearance and Feedrate (PL, RP, SC, F)272
- Selection of the Cycles Via Softkey273
- Calling Technology Cycles277
- Hiding Cycle Parameters277
- Setting Data for Cycles277
- Checking Cycle Parameters277
- Programming Variables278
- Changing a Cycle Call278
- Compatibility for Cycle Support279
- Additional Functions in the Input Screens279
- Measuring Cycle Support281
9 Creating a Shopturn Program283
- Graphic Program Control, Shopturn Programs283
- Program Views284
- Program Structure290
- Fundamentals291
- Machining Planes291
- Machining Cycle, Approach/Retraction292
- Absolute and Incremental Dimensions294
- Polar Coordinates296
- Clamping the Spindle296
- Creating a Shopturn Program298
- Program Header300
- Generating Program Blocks303
- Tool, Offset Value, Feedrate and Spindle Speed (T, D, F, S, V)304
- Call Work Offsets307
- Repeating Program Blocks308
- Entering the Number of Workpieces310
- Changing Program Blocks311
- Changing Program Settings312
- Selection of the Cycles Via Softkey314
- Calling Technology Functions319
- Additional Functions in the Input Screens319
- Checking Cycle Parameters319
- Setting Data for Technological Functions319
- Programming Variables320
- Changing a Cycle Call320
- Compatibility for Cycle Support321
- Programming the Approach/Retraction Cycle322
- Programming Retraction to Tool Change Point324
- Measuring Cycle Support325
- Example: Standard Machining326
- Workpiece Drawing327
- Programming327
- Results/Simulation Test339
- G Code Machining Program341
10 Programming Technology Functions (Cycles)345
- Drilling345
- General345
- Centering (CYCLE81)346
- Drilling (CYCLE82)348
- Reaming (CYCLE85)352
- Boring (CYCLE86)355
- Deep-Hole Drilling 1 (CYCLE83)357
- Deep-Hole Drilling 2 (CYCLE830)363
- Tapping (CYCLE84, 840)373
- Drill and Thread Milling (CYCLE78)381
- Positions and Position Patterns384
- Arbitrary Positions (CYCLE802)386
- Row Position Pattern (HOLES1)390
- Grid or Frame Position Pattern (CYCLE801)393
- Circle or Pitch Circle Position Pattern (HOLES2)397
- Displaying and Hiding Positions403
- Repeating Positions404
- Rotate406
- General406
- Stock Removal (CYCLE951)406
- Groove (CYCLE930)409
- Undercut Form E and F (CYCLE940)412
- Thread Undercuts (CYCLE940)414
- Thread Turning (CYCLE99)417
- Thread Chain (CYCLE98)434
- Cut-Off (CYCLE92)440
- Contour Turning442
- General Information442
- Representation of the Contour443
- Creating a New Contour444
- Creating Contour Elements446
- Entering the Master Dimension452
- Changing the Contour453
- Contour Call (CYCLE62) - Only for G Code Program454
- Stock Removal (CYCLE952)455
- Stock Removal Rest (CYCLE952)465
- Plunge-Cutting (CYCLE952)467
- Plunge-Cutting Rest (CYCLE952)473
- Plunge-Turning (CYCLE952)476
- Plunge-Turning Rest (CYCLE952)482
- Milling485
- Face Milling (CYCLE61)485
- Rectangular Pocket (POCKET3)488
- Circular Pocket (POCKET4)498
- Rectangular Spigot (CYCLE76)507
- Circular Spigot (CYCLE77)513
- Multi-Edge (CYCLE79)519
- Longitudinal Groove (SLOT1)524
- Circumferential Groove (SLOT2)533
- Open Groove (CYCLE899)541
- Long Hole (LONGHOLE) - Only for G Code Program551
- Thread Milling (CYCLE70)553
- Engraving (CYCLE60)557
- Contour Milling564
- General Information564
- Representation of the Contour564
- Creating a New Contour565
- Creating Contour Elements568
- Changing the Contour573
- Contour Call (CYCLE62) - Only for G Code Program574
- Path Milling (CYCLE72)575
- Contour Pocket/Contour Spigot (CYCLE63/64)581
- Predrilling Contour Pocket (CYCLE64)583
- Milling Contour Pocket (CYCLE63)587
- Contour Pocket Residual Material (CYCLE63, Option)593
- Milling Contour Spigot (CYCLE63)596
- Contour Spigot Residual Material (CYCLE63, Option)601
- Further Cycles and Functions605
- Swiveling Plane / Aligning Tool (CYCLE800)605
- Swiveling Tool (CYCLE800)612
- Aligning Turning Tools - Only for G Code Program (CYCLE800)612
- Aligning Milling Tools - Only for G Code Program (CYCLE800)615
- Preloading Milling Tools - Only for G Code Program (CYCLE800)615
- High-Speed Settings (CYCLE832)617
- Parameters620
- Subroutines621
- Adapt to Load (CYCLE782)623
  - Additional Cycles and Functions in Shopturn625
  - Drilling Centric625
  - Thread Centered628
  - Transformations631
  - Translation633
  - Rotation634
  - Scaling635
  - Mirroring635
  - Rotation C636
  - Straight and Circular Machining637
  - Selecting a Tool and Machining Plane638
  - Programming a Straight Line639
  - Programming a Circle with Known Center Point641
  - Programming a Circle with Known Radius643
  - Polar Coordinates645
  - Straight Line Polar646
  - Circle Polar648
  - Machining with Movable Counterspindle649
  - Programming Example: Machining Main Spindle - Transfer Workpiece - Machining Counterspindle650
  - Programming Example: Machining Counter-Spindle - Transfer Workpiece - Machining Main Spindle651
  - Programming Example: Machining, Counterspindle - Without Previous Transfer651
  - Programming Example: Machining Bar Material652
  - Machining with Fixed Counterspindle657
11 Multi-Channel Machining661
- Multi-Channel View661
- Multi-Channel View in the "Machine" Operating Area661
- Multi-Channel View for Large Operator Panels663
- Setting the Multi-Channel View665
- Multi-Channel Support667
- Working with Several Channels667
- Creating a Multi-Channel Program668
- Entering Multi-Channel Data668
- Multi-Channel Functionality for Large Operator Panels672
- Editing the Multi-Channel Program674
- Changing the Job List674
- Editing a G Code Multi-Channel Program675
- Editing a Shopturn Multi-Channel Program677
- Creating a Program Block684
- Setting the Multi-Channel Function686
- Synchronizing Programs687
- Insert WAIT Marks690
- Optimizing the Machining Time691
- Automatic Block Building693
- Creating Automated Program Blocks693
- Editing a Converted Program695
- Simulating Machining696
- Simulation696
- Different Workpiece Views for Multi-Channel Support697
- Display/Edit the Multi-Channel Functionality in the "Machine" Operating Area698
- Running-In a Program698
- Block Search and Program Control699
- Stock Removal with 2 Synchronized Channels700
- Job List702
- Stock Removal704
- Synchronizing a Counterspindle705
12 Collision Avoidance711
- Activating Collision Avoidance713
- Set Collision Avoidance714
13 Tool Management717
- Lists for the Tool Management717
- Magazine Management719
- Tool Types720
- Tool Dimensioning723
- Tool List728
- Additional Data731
- Creating a New Tool732
- Measuring the Tool734
- Managing Several Cutting Edges735
- Delete Tool735
- Loading and Unloading Tools736
- Selecting a Magazine737
- Code Carrier Connection (Only 840D Sl)738
- Overview738
- Managing a Tool in a File740
- Tool Wear743
- Reactivate Tool745
- Tool Data OEM747
- Magazine748
- Positioning a Magazine750
- Relocating a Tool750
- Delete/Unload/Load/Relocate All Tools751
- Tool Details753
- Displaying Tool Details753
- Tool Data753
- Cutting Edge Data754
- Monitoring Data756
- Sorting Tool Management Lists757
- Filtering the Tool Management Lists758
- Specific Search in the Tool Management Lists760
- Changing the Cutting Edge Position or Tool Type762
- Settings for Tool Lists763
- Working with Multitool765
- Tool List for Multitool765
- Create Multitool766
- Equipping Multitool with Tools768
- Removing a Tool from Multitool769
- Delete Multitool770
- Loading and Unloading Multitool770
- Reactivating the Multitool771
- Relocating a Multitool772
- Positioning Multitool773
14 Managing Programs775
- Overview775
- NC Memory778
- Local Drive778
- USB Drives779
- FTP Drive780
- Opening and Closing the Program782
- Executing a Program784
- Creating a Directory / Program / Job List / Program List786
- File and Directory Names786
- Creating a New Directory786
- Creating a New Workpiece787
- Creating a New G Code Program788
- New Shopturn Program788
- Storing any New File789
- Creating a Job List790
- Creating a Program List792
- Creating Templates793
- Searching Directories and Files794
- Displaying the Program in the Preview796
- Selecting Several Directories/Programs797
- Copying and Pasting a Directory/Program799
- Deleting a Directory/Program801
- Changing File and Directory Properties802
- Set up Drives804
- Overview804
- Setting up Drives804
- Viewing PDF Documents811
- Extcall814
- Execution from External Memory (EES)816
- Backing up Data817
- Generating an Archive in the Program Manager817
- Generating an Archive Via the System Data818
- Reading in an Archive in the Program Manager820
- Read in Archive from System Data821
- Setup Data823
- Backing up Setup Data823
- Reading-In Set-Up Data825
- Backing up Parameters827
- Rs-232-C830
- Reading-In and Reading-Out Archives Via a Serial Interface830
- Setting V24 in the Program Manager832
15 Alarm, Error and System Messages835
- Displaying Alarms835
- Displaying an Alarm Log838
- Displaying Messages839
- Sorting, Alarms, Faults and Messages840
- Creating Screenshots841
- PLC and NC Variables842
- Displaying and Editing PLC and NC Variables842
- Saving and Loading Screen Forms846
- Version847
- Displaying Version Data847
- Save Information848
- Logbook849
- Displaying and Editing the Logbook849
- Making a Logbook Entry850
- Remote Diagnostics852
- Setting Remote Access852
- Permit Modem853
- Request Remote Diagnostics854
- Exit Remote Diagnostics855
16 Working with Manual Machine857
- Manual Machine857
- Measuring the Tool859
- Setting the Zero Offset860
- Set Limit Stop861
- Simple Workpiece Machining862
- Traversing Axes862
- Taper Turning863
- Straight and Circular Machining864
- Straight Turning864
- Circular Turning865
- More Complex Machining867
- Drilling with Manual Machine868
- Turning with Manual Machine869
- Contour Turning with Manual Machine871
- Milling with Manual Machine872
- Simulation and Simultaneous Recording873
17 Working with a B Axis (Only 840D Sl)875
- Lathes with B Axis875
- Tool Alignment for Turning878
- Milling with a B Axis879
- Swiveling880
- Approach/Retraction882
- Position Pattern884
- Tool Selection for the Manual Mode886
- Measuring a Tool with the B Axis887
18 Working with Two Tool Carriers889
- Programming with Two Tool Holders890
- Measure Tool891
19 Teaching in a Program893
- Overview893
- Select Teach in Mode895
- Processing a Program896
- Inserting a Block896
- Editing a Block896
- Selecting a Block897
- Deleting a Block897
- Teach Sets899
- Input Parameters for Teach-In Blocks900
- Settings for Teach-In902
20 HT 8 (840D Sl Only)903
- HT 8 Overview903
- Traversing Keys906
- Machine Control Panel Menu907
- Virtual Keyboard909
- Calibrating the Touch Panel911
21 Ctrl-Energy913
- Functions913
- Ctrl-E Analysis914
- Displaying Energy Consumption914
- Displaying the Energy Analyses915
- Measuring and Saving the Energy Consumption916
- Tracking Measurements917
- Tracking Usage Values918
- Comparing Usage Values918
- Long-Term Measurement of the Energy Consumption919
- Ctrl-E Profiles921
- Using the Energy-Saving Profile921
22 Easy Extend923
- Overview923
- Enabling a Device924
- Activating and Deactivating a Device925
- Initial Commissioning of Additional Devices926
Appendix927
- 840D Sl / 828D Documentation Overview927
- Index929

Brand	Siemens
Model	SINUMERIK 840D sl Turning
Category	Control Unit
Language	English

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