Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 209

Procedure
Parameter Description
Data for Selection of the spindle for the blank
Main spindle

Counterspindle

Note:
If the machine does not have a counterspindle, then the entry field "Data for" is not
applicable.
Blank Selecting the blank
Centered cuboid

Tube

Cylinder

Polygon

Delete

ZA Initial dimension
ZI Final dimension (abs) or final dimension in relation to ZA (inc)
ZB Machining dimension (abs) or machining dimension in relation to ZA (inc)
XA Outside diameter – (only for tube and cylinder)
XI Inside diameter (abs) or wall thickness (inc) – (only for tube)
N Number of edges – (only for polygon)
SW or L Width across flats or edge length – (only for polygon)
W Width of the blank - (only for centered cuboid)
L Length of the blank - (only for centered cuboid)
Turning
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1. Select the "Program" operating area.
2. Press the "Misc." and "Blank" softkeys.
The "Blank Input" window opens.
Creating a G code program
6.6 Blank input
Unit
mm
mm
mm
mm
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