Machining Residual Material - Siemens SINUMERIK 840DE Operation & Programming Manual

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Turning any Contours (Free Contour Input)

6.8 Machining residual material

6.8

Machining residual material

Residual
material
Machining
Machining mode
Direction of machining
D
U , U
X Z
Relief cuts
Tool angle
α α α α
β β β β
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Function
With stock removal against the contour, residual material is
automatically detected and an updated blank contour generated. The
excess material can be removed using a suitable tool with the
"Residual material" function.
This function is a software option.
Stock removal of free contours is usually programmed as described
below:
1. Stock removal (roughing)
2. Residual material (roughing)
3. Stock removal (finishing)
In the basic soft key menu of CONTOUR mode, confirm the soft key
labeled "Residual material".
Explanation
A more detailed description of the parameters can be found in Section
"Stock removal against the contour".
Parallel to contour or axis (facing/longitudinal)
External/internal/face end/rear side
Roughing
Machining can be performed from the face end to the rear end, or
from inside out towards the exterior, as well as vice versa.
Infeed depth
Finishing allowance
Machine relief cuts
Machine tool angle
Tool insert angle
Tool main cutting edge angle
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