Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operating Manual

Programming technological functions (cycles)
8.4 Turning - only for G code programs
Milling
366 Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0
Procedure for longitudinal thread, tapered thread, or face thread
1. The part program to be executed has been created and you are in the
editor.
2. Press the "Turning" softkey.
3. Press the "Thread" softkey.
The "Thread" input window opens.
4. Press the "Longitudinal thread" softkey.
The "Longitudinal Thread" input window opens.
- OR -
Press the "Tapered thread" softkey.
The "Tapered Thread" input window opens.
- OR -
Press the "Face thread" softkey.
The "Face Thread" input window opens.
Parameters, G code program (thread, longitudinal)
PL Machining plane
SC Safety clearance mm
F Feedrate mm/min
Parameters Description Unit
Table Thread table selection:
 without
 ISO metric
 Whitworth BSW
 Whitworth BSP
 UNC
Selection - (not for
table "Without")
Data, table value, e.g. M10, M12, M14, ...
P
Select the thread pitch / turns for table "without" or specify the thread pitch/turns
corresponding to the selection in the thread table:
 Thread pitch in mm/revolution
 Thread pitch in inch/revolution
 Thread turns per inch
 Thread pitch in MODULUS
mm/rev
in/rev
turns/"
MODULUS

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