Program Simulation; Turning Simulation - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operator's Manual

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Program Operating Area

6.6 Program simulation

6.6

Program simulation

6.6.1 Turning simulation

Display elements
Cross-hair
Tool cutting edge
Coordinate system
Machine manufacturer
References
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Function
The "Simulation" function operates in conjunction with turning
technology.
With the "Simulation" function you can
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represent axis motions in graphic displays and
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trace the machining result on the screen as the workpiece is
actually machined.
By activating Simulation, you can execute a contour on the screen in
graphic form with or without machine axis motions (can be disabled by
the PLC).
The colors in the graphic display area signify the following:
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Red =
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Green =
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Yellow =
Using the cross-hair, you can
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select the zoom center point and
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set the measuring points (for viewport).
The position of the cutting edge corresponds to the definitions in the
"Tool compensation" menu under softkey "Tool".
The tool path in the program block you are currently editing is
simulated. The cutting edge is represented by a polymarker. The
starting point of the polymarker corresponds to the starting point of the
machine tool axes.
The alignment of axes (coordinate system) is defined in machine data.
Please see information supplied by machine tool manufacturer.
The display machine data are described in:
/FB1/K1: Mode Group, Program Operation, Chapter 4
SINUMERIK 840D/810D Operator's Guide HMI Embedded (BEM) – 03.04 Edition
Traversing path in the feed rate
Traversing path in rapid traverse
Cross-hair
Polymarker (cutting edge),
Workpiece symmetry axis
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