Siemens SINUMERIK 840D

Introduction
1.4 User interface
Milling
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1.4.8 Pocket calculator
You can use the pocket calculator to quickly calculate parameter values during
programming. If, for example, the diameter of a workpiece is only dimensioned indirectly in
the workpiece drawing, i.e., the diameter must be derived from the sum of several other
dimension specifications, you can calculate the diameter directly in the input field of this
parameter.
Calculation methods
The following arithmetic operations are available:
● Addition
● Subtraction
● Multiplication
● Division
● Calculation with parentheses
● Square root of x
● x squared
You can input a maximum of 256 characters in a field.
Procedure
1. Position the cursor on the desired input field.
2. Press the <=>.
The pocket calculator is displayed.
3. Input the arithmetic statement.
You can use arithmetic symbols, numbers, and commas.
4. Press the equals symbol on the calculator.
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