Calling Technology Cycles; Hiding Cycle Parameters - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Creating a G code program

8.9 Calling technology cycles

See also
General (Page 289)
Generating a G code program (Page 222)
8.9 Calling technology cycles
8.9.1

Hiding cycle parameters

The documentation describes all the possible input parameters for each cycle. Depending on
the settings of the machine manufacturer, certain parameters can be hidden in the screens,
i.e. not displayed. These are then generated with the appropriate default values when the
cycles are called.
For additional information, please refer to the following references:
SINUMERIK Operate Commissioning Manual
Cycle support
Example
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⇒ A menu tree with all of the available measuring versions of the measuring
cycle function "Measure workpiece" can be found in the following reference:
Programming Manual Measuring cycles / SINUMERIK 840D sl/828D
⇒ A menu tree with all of the available measuring versions of the measuring
cycle function "Measure tool" can be found in the following reference:
Programming Manual Measuring cycles / SINUMERIK 840D sl/828D
1. Use the softkeys to select whether you want support for programming
contours, turning, drilling or milling cycles.
2. Select the desired cycle using the softkey in the vertical softkey bar.
3. Enter the parameters and press the "Accept" softkey.
The cycle is transferred to the editor as G code.
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