Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming

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Programming with ShopMill 10.04
3.5 Contour millin
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3-190 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition
Graphical representation
The progress of contour programming is shown in broken-line
graphics while the contour elements are being entered.
Graphical presentation of the contour during contour milling
When the contour element has been created, it can be displayed in
different line styles and colors:
• Black: Programmed contour
• Orange: Current contour element
• Green dashed: Alternative element
• Blue dotted: Partially defined element
The scaling of the coordinate system is adjusted automatically to
match the complete contour.
The position of the coordinate system is displayed in the graphics
window.

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