Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming

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10.04 Programming with ShopMill
3.6 Linear or circular
p
ath motions
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SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition 3-225
3.6.4 Helix
With helical interpolation, a circular movement is overlaid in the plane
with a linear motion in the tool axis, i.e. a spiral is created.
Helix
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 Press the "Straight Circle" and "Helix" softkeys.
Call help display with
the
key
Help display for a helix
Parameters Description Unit
Direction of
rotation
The tool travels in the programmed direction from the circle starting point to its end
point. You can program this direction as clockwise or counterclockwise.
I, J Incremental: Distance between helix start and center point
X and Y direction
A
bsolute: Center point of helix in X and Y directions
mm
P Pitch of helix; The pitch is programmed in mm per revolution.
mm/360 °
Z Z position of helix end point (abs. or inc.) mm

Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SINUMERIK 840D
Category	Control Unit
Language	English