Siemens SINUMERIK 840D User Manual

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Notes
Section 2
Basic aspects
2. 1 Cycles
Cycles are sub-programs (technology-orientated functions) for the execu-
tion of a repeatedly occurring operation on a work piece.
Cycles can be selected comfortably via Softkeys and can simply be Para-
metered by means of input masks.
Programmed cycles are inserted in G-Code or step-chain-programs as a
program step and can be re-selected and newly set by parameter at any
time.
The following functionality is available both in ShopMill and ShopTurn
Technology-orientated cycle selection by means of Softkeys
Input masks for die cycle parameters (cycle masks) with help pictures
and animations
Context-sensitive online-help for every Input window
Support for the contour input (geometry processor)

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