Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation & Programming Manual

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08.02 Turning Simple Contours
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SINUMERIK 840D/810D Operator's Guide ManualTurn (BAM) – 08.02 Edition 4-77
Example
Place a chamfer on a contour with the contour handwheel.
X+
Z+
Sequence of operations
Approach the Z dimension with the handwheel.
Select MANUAL mode.
Chamfer
Select direction required for the chamfer.
Activate contour handwheel.
Press the "NC start" key.
Z
Activate handwheel Z.
Move tool in Z direction.
Machine the chamfer with the contour handwheel.
Retract the tool with the contour handwheel.
X
Use the handwheel to move X in the X direction again.
Repeat the steps described above until the chamfer is the correct size.
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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