Simple Face Milling Of The Workpiece - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D SL Operating Manual

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Simple face milling of the workpiece

You can use this cycle to face mill any workpiece. A rectangular surface is always machined.
Selecting the machining direction
In the "Direction" field, using the SELECT key, select the desired machining direction:
● Same direction of machining
● Alternating direction of machining
Selecting limits
You can select the limits using the appropriate softkeys:
Retraction plane / safety clearance
The retraction plane and safety clearance are set via the machine data
$SCS_MAJOG_SAFETY_CLEARANCE or $SCS_MAJOG_RELEASE_PLANE.
Direction of spindle rotation
If the "ShopMill/ShopTurn" option is activated, the direction of spindle rotation is taken from
the tool parameters entered in the tool list.
If the "ShopMill/ShopTurn" option is not set, select the direction of spindle rotation in the
input screen.
See also
Face milling (CYCLE61) (Page 319)
Milling
Operating Manual, 02/2012, 6FC5398-7CP40-3BA0
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Bottom
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Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Execution in manual mode
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