Siemens SINUMERIK Series

Glossary
Extended Functions
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Offset memory
Data range in the control, in which the tool offset data is stored.
Oriented spindle stop
Stops the workpiece spindle in a specified angular position, e.g. in order to perform
additional machining at a particular location.
Oriented tool retraction
RETTOOL: If machining is interrupted (e.g. when a tool breaks), a program command can be
used to retract the tool in a user-specified orientation by a defined distance.
Overall reset
In the event of an overall reset, the following memories of the → CPU are deleted:
● → Working memory
● Read/write area of → load memory
● → System memory
● → Backup memory
Override
Manual or programmable control feature which enables the user to override programmed
feedrates or speeds in order to adapt them to a specific workpiece or material.
Part program
Series of statements to the NC that act in concert to produce a particular → workpiece.
Likewise, this term applies to execution of a particular machining operation on a given → raw
part.
Part program block
Part of a → part program that is demarcated by a line feed. There are two types: → main
blocks and → subblocks.
Part program management
Part program management can be organized by → workpieces. The size of the user memory
determines the number of programs and the amount of data that can be managed. Each file
(programs and data) can be given a name consisting of a maximum of 24 alphanumeric
characters.