Siemens SINUMERIK Series User Manual

Parameter Description Unit
Preferred direction
(for ShopMill pro‐
gram)
Preferred direction of the swivel axis for several possible alignments of the machine.
Machining
● ∇ (roughing)
● ∇∇∇ (finishing)
● ∇+∇∇∇ (complete machining)
Machining
direction
● Face
● Longitudinal
● Parallel to the contour
● From inside to outside
● From outside to inside
● From end face to rear side
● From rear side to end face
The machining direction depends on the stock removal direction and choice of tool.
Position
● Front
● Rear
● Inside
● Outside
D Maximum depth infeed - (only for ∇) mm
DX Maximum depth infeed - (only for parallel to the contour, as an alternative to D). mm
Do not round contour at end of cut.
Always round contour at end of cut.
Uniform cut segmentation
Round cut segmentation at the edge
Constant cutting depth
Alternating cutting depth - (only with align cut segmentation to edge)
DZ Maximum depth infeed - (only for position parallel to the contour and UX) mm
UX or U Finishing allowance in X or finishing allowance in X and Z – (only for ∇) mm
Programming technological functions (cycles)
10.5 Contour turning - Milling/turning machine
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