Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operating Manual

Simulating machining
5.5 Different views of a workpiece
Milling
184 Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0
Displaying and moving cutting planes
You can display and move cutting planes X, Y, and Z.
See also
Defining cutting planes (Page 192)
5.5.3 Side views
1. Starting the simulation.
2. Press the "Other views" softkey.
3. Press the "From front" softkey if you wish to view the workpiece from
the front.
- OR -
Press the "From rear" softkey if you wish to view the workpiece from
the rear.
- OR -
Press the "From left" softkey if you wish to view the workpiece from
the left.
- OR -
Press the "From right" softkey if you wish to view the workpiece from
the right.
Changing the display
You can increase or decrease the size of the simulation graphic and move it, as well as
change the segment.

Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Specifications

General

Series	SINUMERIK 840D
Axes	Up to 31
Channels	Up to 10
Operating System	Windows-based
Power Supply	24 V DC
Control Unit Type	CNC
Interface	Ethernet, PROFIBUS
Display	TFT color display
Interpolation	Spline
PLC	Integrated PLC
Data Storage	CompactFlash, USB