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SINUMERIK

SINUMERIK 840D sl/828D

Milling

Operating Manual

Valid for

Control System

SINUMERIK 840D sl/840DE sl/828D

Software Version

CNC software for 840D sl/ 840DE sl/828D 2.6 SP1

with SINUMERIK Operate for PCU/PC 2.6 SP1

03/2010

6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0

Preface

Introduction

Setting up the machine

Execution in manual mode

Machining the workpiece

Simulating machining

Creating G code program

Creating a ShopMill program

Programming technological

functions (cycles)

Multi-channel view

User variables

Teaching in a program

Tool management

Program management

Setting up drives

HT 8

Easy Message (828D only)

Easy Extend (828D only)

Service Planner (828D only)

Ladder Viewer and Ladder

add-on (828D only)

larms, error messages, and

system alarms

Appendix

Default Chapter3
- Preface3
- Table of Contents7
1 Introduction17
- Product Overview17
- Operator Panel Fronts18
- Overview18
- Keys of the Operator Panel20
- Machine Control Panels26
- Overview26
- Controls on the Machine Control Panel26
- User Interface29
- Screen Layout29
- Status Display30
- Actual Value Window33
- T,F,S Window34
- Current Block Display35
- Operation Via Softkeys and Buttons36
- Entering or Selecting Parameters37
- Pocket Calculator40
- Context Menu41
- Touch Operation42
- Changing the User Interface Language42
- Entering Asian Characters43
- Protection Levels45
- Tool Management45
- Online Help in SINUMERIK Operate47
2 Setting up the Machine51
- Switching on and Switching off51
- Approaching a Reference Point52
- Referencing Axes52
- User Agreement53
- Operating Modes55
- General55
- Modes Groups and Channels57
- Channel Switchover57
- Settings for the Machine58
- Switching over the Coordinate System (MCS/WCS)58
- Switching the Unit of Measurement59
- Setting the Work Offset60
- Measuring the Tool62
- Measuring a Tool Manually62
- Measuring the Tool Length with the Workpiece as Reference Point63
- Measuring Radius or Diameter64
- Fixed Point Calibration65
- Measuring a Tool with an Electrical Tool Probe66
- Calibrating the Electrical Tool Probe68
- Measuring the Workpiece Zero69
- Overview69
- Sequence of Operations72
- Examples with Manual Swivel73
- Calibrating the Electronic Workpiece Probe74
- Setting the Edge76
- Edge Measurement78
- Measuring a Corner80
- Measuring a Pocket and Hole83
- Measuring a Spigot90
- Aligning the Plane95
- Defining the Measurement Function Selection97
- Corrections after Measurement of the Zero Point98
- Work Offsets100
- Display Active Zero Offset101
- Displaying the Work Offset "Overview102
- Displaying and Editing Base Zero Offset103
- Displaying and Editing Settable Zero Offset104
- Displaying the Zero Offset Details105
- Deleting a Work Offset106
- Measuring the Workpiece Zero107
- Monitoring Axis and Spindle Data108
- Specify Working Area Limitations108
- Editing Spindle Data109
- Displaying Setting Data Lists110
- Handwheel Assignment111
- Mda113
- Loading an MDA Program from the Program Manager113
- Saving an MDA Program114
- Executing an MDA Program115
- Deleting an MDA Program116
3 Execution in Manual Mode117
- General117
- Selecting a Tool and Spindle117
- T, S, M Windows117
- Selecting a Tool119
- Starting and Stopping a Spindle Manually120
- Position Spindle121
- Traversing Axes122
- Traverse Axes by a Defined Increment122
- Traversing Axes by a Variable Increment124
- Positioning Axes125
- Swiveling126
- Simple Face Milling of Workpiece130
- Default Settings for Manual Mode133
4 Machining the Workpiece135
- Starting and Stopping Machining135
- Selecting a Program136
- Testing a Program137
- Displaying the Current Program Block138
- Current Block Display138
- Displaying a Basic Block139
- Display Program Level140
- Correcting a Program141
- Repositioning Axes142
- Starting Machining at a Specific Point143
- Use Block Search143
- Continuing Program from Search Target145
- Simple Search Target Definition145
- Defining an Interruption Point as Search Target146
- Entering the Search Target Via Search Pointer147
- Parameters for Block Search in the Search Pointer148
- Block Search Mode149
- Intervening in the Program Sequence151
- Program Control151
- Skip Blocks153
- Overstore154
- Editing a Program156
- Searching in Programs157
- Replacing Program Text158
- Copying/Pasting/Deleting a Program Block159
- Renumber Program160
- Opening a Second Program160
- Editor Settings162
- Displaying G Functions and Auxiliary Functions163
- Selected G Functions163
- All G Functions165
- Auxiliary Functions166
- Displaying the Program Runtime and Counting Workpieces169
- Setting for Automatic Mode170
5 Simulating Machining173
- Overview173
- Simulation before Machining of the Workpiece179
- Simultaneous Recording before Machining of the Workpiece181
- Simultaneous Recording During Machining of the Workpiece182
- Different Views of a Workpiece183
- Plan View183
- ● 3D View183
- Side Views184
- Editing the Simulation Display185
- Entering Blank Details185
- Showing and Hiding the Tool Path185
- Program Control During the Simulation186
- Changing the Feedrate186
- Simulating the Program Block by Block187
- Changing and Adapting a Simulation Graphic188
- Enlarging or Reducing the Graphical Representation188
- Panning a Graphical Representation189
- Rotating the Graphical Representation190
- Modifying the Viewport191
- Defining Cutting Planes192
- Displaying Simulation Alarms193
6 Creating G Code Program195
- Graphical Programming195
- Program Views196
- Program Structure199
- Basics200
- Machining Planes200
- Current Planes in Cycles and Input Screens200
- Programming a Tool (T)201
- Generating a G Code Program202
- Blank Input203
- Machining Plane, Milling Direction, Retraction Plane, Safe Clearance and Feedrate (PL, RP, SC, F)205
- Selection of the Cycles Via Softkey206
- Calling Technology Functions211
- Hiding Cycle Parameters211
- Setting Data for Cycles211
- Checking Cycle Parameters212
- Changing a Cycle Call212
- Additional Functions in the Input Screens213
- Measuring Cycle Support214
7 Creating a Shopmill Program217
- Program Views218
- Program Structure222
- Basic Information223
- Machining Planes223
- Polar Coordinates224
- Absolute and Incremental Dimensions224
- Creating a Shopmill Program226
- Program Header227
- Generating Program Blocks228
- Tool, Offset Value, Feed and Spindle Speed (T, D, F, S, V)229
- Defining Machine Functions231
- Call Work Offsets233
- Repeating Program Blocks233
- Specifying the Number of Workpieces235
- Changing Program Blocks236
- Changing Program Settings237
- Selection of the Cycles Via Softkey238
- Calling Technology Functions242
- Additional Functions in the Input Screens242
- Checking Input Parameters243
- Setting Data for Technological Functions243
- Changing a Cycle Call243
- Measuring Cycle Support244
- Example, Standard Machining246
- Workpiece Drawing247
- Programming247
- Results/Simulation Test259
- G Code Machining Program261
8 Programming Technological Functions (Cycles)265
- Drilling265
- General265
- Centering (CYCLE81)266
- Drilling (CYCLE82)268
- Reaming (CYCLE85)269
- Deep-Hole Drilling (CYCLE83)270
- Boring (CYCLE86)273
- Tapping (CYCLE84, 840)275
- Drill and Thread Milling (CYCLE78)280
- Positioning and Position Patterns283
- Arbitrary Positions (CYCLE802)284
- Position Pattern Line (HOLES1), Grid or Frame (CYCLE801)285
- Circle Position Pattern (HOLES2)286
- Repeating Positions288
- Face Milling (CYCLE61)289
- Rectangular Pocket (POCKET3)292
- Circular Pocket (POCKET4)295
- Rectangular Spigot (CYCLE76)299
- Circular Spigot (CYCLE77)301
- Multi-Edge (CYCLE79)303
- Longitudinal Groove (SLOT1)305
- Circumferential Groove (SLOT2)308
- Open Groove (CYCLE899)311
- Long Hole (LONGHOLE) - Only for G Code Programs317
- Thread Milling (CYCLE70)319
- Engraving (CYCLE60)323
- Contour Milling328
- General328
- Representation of the Contour328
- Creating a New Contour330
- Creating Contour Elements332
- Changing the Contour336
- Contour Call (CYCLE62) - Only for G Code Program337
- Path Milling (CYCLE72)338
- Contour Pocket/Contour Spigot (CYCLE63/64)342
- Predrilling Contour Pocket (CYCLE64)344
- Milling Contour Pocket (CYCLE63)347
- Residual Material Contour Pocket (CYCLE63)349
- Milling Contour Spigot (CYCLE63)351
- Residual Material Contour Spigot (CYCLE63)353
- Turning - Only for G Code Programs355
- General355
- Stock Removal (CYCLE951)355
- Groove (CYCLE930)358
- Undercut Form E and F (CYCLE940)360
- Thread Undercut (CYCLE940)362
- Thread Turning (CYCLE99)365
- Thread Chain (CYCLE98)373
- Cut-Off (CYCLE92)376
- Contour Turning - Only for G Code Programs378
- General Information378
- Representation of the Contour379
- Creating a New Contour380
- Creating Contour Elements382
- Changing the Contour387
- Contour Call (CYCLE62)388
- Stock Removal (CYCLE952)390
- Stock Removal Residual (CYCLE952)394
- Grooving (CYCLE952)396
- Grooving Residual Material (CYCLE952)398
- Plunge Turning (CYCLE952)400
- Plunge Turning Residual Material (CYCLE952)403
- Further Cycles and Functions406
- Swiveling Plane/Tool (CYCLE800)406
- Swiveling Tool (CYCLE800)414
- Swiveling Tool/Preloading Milling Tools - Only for G Code Program (CYCLE800)414
- Swiveling Tool/Orienting Milling Tools - Only for G Code Program (CYCLE800)415
- High-Speed Settings (CYCLE832)416
- Subroutines418
- Further Cycles and Functions Shopmill420
- Transformations420
- Translation421
- Rotation422
- Scaling423
- Mirroring424
- Straight or Circular Machining425
- Programming a Straight Line427
- Programming a Circle with Known Center Point428
- Programming a Circle with Known Radius429
- Helix430
- Polar Coordinates431
- Straight Polar432
- Circle Polar433
  - Obstacle434
9 Multi-Channel View435
- Multi-Channel View in the "Machine" Operating Area435
- Setting the Multi-Channel View438
10 User Variables441
- Overview441
- R Parameters442
- Global GUD443
- Channel GUD444
- Local LUD445
- Program PUD446
- Searching for User Data447
- Defining and Activating User Variables447
11 Teaching in a Program449
- Overview449
- General Sequence449
- Inserting a Block450
- Input Parameters for Teach-In Blocks451
- Teach-In Via Window452
- General452
- Teach in Rapid Traverse G0454
- Teach in Straight G1454
- Teaching in Circle Intermediate and Circle End Point CIP454
- Teach-In a Spline455
- Editing a Block456
- Selecting a Block457
- Deleting a Block458
12 Tool Management461
- Lists for the Tool Management461
- Magazine Management462
- Tool Types463
- Tool Dimensioning465
- Tool List472
- Additional Data474
- Creating a New Tool475
- Measuring the Tool477
- Managing Several Cutting Edges477
- Delete Tool478
- Loading and Unloading Tools479
- Selecting a Magazine480
- Tool Wear482
- Reactivating a Tool484
- Tool Data OEM485
- Magazine486
- Positioning a Magazine488
- Relocating a Tool488
- Sorting Tool Management Lists490
- Filtering the Tool Management Lists491
- Specific Search in the Tool Management Lists492
- Displaying Tool Details493
- Changing a Tool Type494
13 Program Management495
- Overview495
- NC Memory498
- Local Drive498
- USB Drives499
- Opening and Closing the Program500
- Executing a Program501
- Creating a Directory/Program/Job List/Program List503
- Creating a New Directory503
- Creating a New Workpiece504
- Creating a New G Code Program505
- Creating a New Shopmill Program506
- Storing any New File506
- Creating a Joblist507
- Creating a Program List509
- Creating Templates510
- Displaying the Program in the Preview511
- Selecting Several Directories/Programs511
- Copying and Pasting a Directory/Program513
- Deleting a Program/Directory515
- Renaming File and Directory Properties516
- Extcall517
- Backing up Data519
- Generating an Archive in the Program Manager519
- Generating the Archive Via Series Startup520
- Reading in an Archive522
- Setup Data523
- Backing up Setup Data523
- Reading-In Set-Up Data525
- V24527
- Reading-In and Reading-Out Archives527
- Setting V24 in the Program Manager529
14 Setting up Drives531
- Overview531
- Setting up Drives532
15 Ht 8535
- HT 8 Overview535
- Traversing Keys538
- Machine Control Panel Menu539
- Virtual Keyboard540
- Calibrating the Touch Panel542
16 Easy Message (828D Only)543
- Overview543
- Activating Easy Message544
- Creating/Editing a User Profile545
- Setting-Up Events546
- Logging an Active User on and off548
- Displaying SMS Logs549
- Making Settings for Easy Message550
17 Easy Extend (828D Only)551
- Overview551
- Enabling a Device552
- Activating and Deactivating a Device553
- Commissioning Easy Extend554
18 Service Planner (828D Only)555
- Performing and Monitoring Maintenance Tasks555
- Set Maintenance Tasks557
19 Ladder Viewer and Ladder Add-On (828D Only)559
- PLC Diagnostics559
- Structure of the User Interface560
- Control Options561
- Displaying PLC Properties563
- Displaying and Editing NC/PLC Variables563
- Displaying and Editing PLC Signals564
- Displaying Information on the Program Blocks565
- Downloading a PLC User Program566
- Editing the Local Variable Table567
- Creating a New Block569
- Editing Block Properties570
- Inserting and Editing Networks570
- Editing Network Properties572
- Displaying and Editing Symbol Tables573
- Inserting/Deleting a Symbol Table574
- Searching for Operands575
- Displaying the Network Symbol Information Table576
- Displaying/Canceling the Access Protection577
- Displaying Cross References577
20 Alarms, Error Messages, and System Alarms579
- Displaying Alarms579
- Displaying an Alarm Log581
- Displaying Messages581
- PLC and NC Variables582
- Displaying and Editing PLC and NC Variables582
- Saving and Loading Screen Forms586
- Loading PLC Symbols587
- Version588
- Displaying Version Data588
- Save Information589
- Logbook590
- Displaying and Editing the Logbook590
- Making/Searching for a Logbook Entry591
- Creating Screenshots592
- Remote Diagnostics593
- Setting Remote Access593
- Permit Modem595
- Request Remote Diagnostics595
- Exit Remote Diagnostics596
Appendix597
- Feedback on the Documentation597
- A.1 Feedback on the Documentation597
- Overview599
- A.2 Overview599
- Index601

Brand	Siemens
Model	SINUMERIK 840D
Category	Control Unit
Language	English

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