Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl User Manual

5.7 Simple face milling of the workpiece
You can use this cycle to face mill any workpiece. A rectangular surface is always machined.
Selecting the machining direction
In the "Direction" field, using the SELECT key, select the desired machining direction:
● Same direction of machining
● Alternating direction of machining
Selecting limits
You can select the limits using the appropriate softkeys:
Left
Bottom
Top
Right
Retraction plane / safety clearance
The retraction plane and safety clearance are set using the machine data
$SCS_MAJOG_SAFETY_CLEARANCE or $SCS_MAJOG_RELEASE_PLANE.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Direction of spindle rotation
If the "ShopTurn/ShopMill" option is activated, the direction of spindle rotation is taken from
the tool parameters entered in the tool list.
If the "ShopTurn/ShopMill" option is not set, select the direction of spindle rotation in the input
screen.
See also
Face milling (CYCLE61) (Page 420)
Precondition
To carry out simple stock removal of a workpiece in manual mode, a measured tool must be
in the machining position.
Execution in manual mode
5.7 Simple face milling of the workpiece
Milling
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Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SINUMERIK 840D sl
Category	Control Systems
Language	English