Symbolic Representation Of Contour - Siemens SINUMERIK 840DE Operation & Programming Manual

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Turning any Contours (Free Contour Input)

6.3 Symbolic representation of contour

6.3

Symbolic representation of contour

Display elements
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Function
The contour is symbolically described in the order in which it was
programmed in a continuous contour sequence next to the graphic
window.
Contour element
Start point
Straight line to
left/right
Up/Down
Any straight line
Circular arc
Contour termination
The symbols are displayed in different colors to indicate their status:
Foreground Background Definition
- red
black red
black white
red white
Symbol Definition
Start point of contour
Straight lines in 90° grid
Straight line with optional
gradient
Circle
END End of contour definition
Cursor on new element
Cursor on current element
Normal element
Element currently separated (model of
remaining elements)
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