Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl User Manual

Procedure
1. The part program or ShopMill program to be processed has been created
and you are in the editor.
2. Press the "Milling" softkey.
3. Press the "Pocket" and "Rectangular pocket" softkeys.
The "Rectangular pocket" input window opens.
Parameters in the "Input complete" mode
Parameters, G code program Parameters, ShopMill program
Input
● complete
PL Machining plane T Tool name
Milling direction D Cutting edge number
RP Retraction plane mm F Feedrate mm/min
mm/tooth
SC Safety clearance mm S / V Spindle speed or constant cutting
rate
rpm
m/min
F Feedrate *
Parameter Description Unit
Reference point The following different reference point positions can be selected:
● (center)
● (bottom left)
● (bottom right)
● (top left)
● (top right)
The reference point (highlighted in blue) is displayed in the Help screen.
Machining The following machining operations can be selected:
● ∇ (roughing)
● ∇∇∇ (finishing)
● ∇∇∇ edge (edge finishing)
● Chamfering
Machining
position
● Single position
Mill rectangular pocket at the programmed position (X0, Y0, Z0).
● Position pattern
Position with MCALL
Programming technological functions (cycles)
10.2 Milling
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