Siemens SINUMERIK Series User Manual

Procedure
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <JOG> key.
3. Press the <Face milling> softkey.
4. Press the relevant softkey to specify the lateral limitations of the work‐
piece.
5. Select the machining type (e.g. roughing) in the "Machining" field.
6. Select the machining direction in the "Direction" field.
7. Enter all other parameters in the input screen.
8. Press the "OK" softkey.
The parameter screen is closed.
9. Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The face milling cycle is started.
You can return to the parameter screen at any time to check and correct
the inputs.
Note
You cannot use the "Repos" function while face milling.
Parameter Description Unit
T Tool name
D Cutting edge number
F Feedrate mm/min
mm/rev
S / V Spindle speed or constant cutting rate rpm
m/min
Spindle M function Direction of spindle rotation (only when ShopMill is not active)
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Machining The following machining operations can be selected:
● ∇ (roughing)
● ∇∇∇ (finishing)
Execution in manual mode
5.7 Simple face milling of the workpiece
Milling
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Siemens SINUMERIK Series Specifications

General

Axes Control	Up to 31 axes
Category	Control Unit
Manufacturer	Siemens
Series	SINUMERIK
Control Type	CNC
Communication Interfaces	Ethernet, USB
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Protection Class	IP20
Power Supply	24V DC
Display	Color TFT LCD