Siemens SINUMERIK Series User Manual

Procedure
1. The part program or ShopMill program to be processed has been created
and you are in the editor.
2. Press the "Milling" softkey.
3. Press the "Pocket" and "Rectangular pocket" softkeys.
The "Rectangular pocket" input window opens.
Parameters in the "Input complete" mode
Parameters, G code program Parameters, ShopMill program
Input
● complete
PL Machining plane T Tool name
Milling direction D Cutting edge number
RP Retraction plane mm F Feedrate mm/min
mm/tooth
SC Safety clearance mm S / V Spindle speed or constant cutting
rate
rpm
m/min
F Feedrate *
Parameter Description Unit
Reference point The following different reference point positions can be selected:
● (center)
● (bottom left)
● (bottom right)
● (top left)
● (top right)
The reference point (highlighted in blue) is displayed in the Help screen.
Machining The following machining operations can be selected:
● ∇ (roughing)
● ∇∇∇ (finishing)
● ∇∇∇ edge (edge finishing)
● Chamfering
Machining
position
● Single position
Mill rectangular pocket at the programmed position (X0, Y0, Z0).
● Position pattern
Position with MCALL
Programming technological functions (cycles)
10.2 Milling
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