Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl User Manual

Procedure
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <JOG> key.
3 Press the "Machining" and "Face milling" softkeys.
4. Press the relevant softkey to specify the lateral limitations of the work‐
piece.
5. Select the machining type (e.g. roughing) in the "Machining" field.
6. Select the machining direction in the "Direction" field.
7. Enter all other parameters in the input screen.
8. Press the "OK" softkey.
The parameter screen is closed.
9. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The face milling cycle is started.
You can return to the parameter screen at any time to check and correct
the inputs.
Note
You cannot use the "Repos" function while face milling.
Parameter Description Unit
T Tool name
D Cutting edge number
F Feedrate mm/min
mm/rev
S / V Spindle speed or constant cutting rate rpm
m/min
Spindle M function Direction of spindle rotation (only when ShopMill is not active)
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Execution in manual mode
5.8 Simple workpiece machining operations with milling/turning machines
Milling
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Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Specifications

General

Control Type	CNC
Number of Axes	Up to 31
Max Number of Channels	10
Interfaces	Ethernet, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, USB
Interpolation	5-axis interpolation
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Relative Humidity	Up to 95% (non-condensing)
Display	TFT color display, various sizes
Programming Languages	DIN/ISO
Safety Features	Safety Integrated
PLC	Integrated PLC S7-300
Drive Interface	SINAMICS S120
Data Storage	CF card, USB
Operating System	Windows-based