Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming

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Programming with ShopMill 10.04
3.6 Linear or circular
p
ath motions
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3-222 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition
To avoid deviation between the programmed and actually traversed
path, you can program the first path motion with radius compensation
or deselected radius compensation outside the workpiece.
Programming without coordinate data is not possible.
Straight
 Press the "Straight/Circle" and "Straight" softkeys.
Call help display with
the
key
Help display for a line
Parameters Description Unit
X
Y
Z
Coordinate of end point in X direction (abs. or inc.)
Coordinate of end point in Y direction (abs. or inc.)
Coordinate of end point in Z direction (abs. or inc.)
mm
mm
mm
Radius
compensation
Input defining which side of the contour the cutter travels in the programmed
direction:
Radius compensation, left
of contour
Radius compensation, right
of contour
Radius compensation off
Radius compensation is retained
as set

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