Siemens SINUMERIK Series User Manual

Parameters in the "Input complete" mode
Parameters, G code program Parameters, ShopMill program
Input
● complete
PL Machining plane T Tool name
RP Retraction plane mm D Cutting edge number
SC Safety clearance mm F Feedrate mm/min
mm/tooth
F Feedrate * S / V Spindle speed or constant cutting
rate
rpm
m/min
Parameter Description Unit
Reference point Position of the reference point:
● (lefthand edge)
● (center)
● (righthand edge)
Machining
● ∇ (roughing)
● ∇∇ (pre-finishing)
● ∇∇∇ (finishing)
● ∇∇∇ base (base finishing)
● ∇∇∇ edge (edge finishing)
● Chamfering
Technology
● Vortex milling
The milling cutter performs circular motions along the length of the slot and back
again.
● Plunge cutting
Sequential drilling motion along the tool axis.
Milling direction - (except plunge cutting)
● Climbing cutting
● Conventional cutting
● Climbing-conventional cutting
Machining posi‐
tion
● Single position
Mill a slot at the programmed position (X0, Y0, Z0).
● Position pattern
Mill slots at a programmed position pattern (e.g. full circle or grid).
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