Selecting A Tool - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual

Execution in manual mode
3.2 Selecting a tool and spindle
Display
Spindle M function
Other M functions
G work offset
Unit of measurement
Machining plane
Gear stage
Stop position
Note
Spindle positioning
You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool
change.
• A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.
• A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.
3.2.2

Selecting a tool

Procedure
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Meaning
Spindle off: Spindle is stopped
CCW rotation: Spindle turns in counterclockwise direction
CW rotation: Spindle turns in clockwise direction
Input of machine functions
Refer to the machine manufacturer's table for the correlation
between the meaning and number of the function.
Selection of the work offset (basic reference, G54 - 57)
You can select work offsets from the tool list of settable work
offsets via the "Work offset" softkey.
Selection of the unit of measurement (inch, mm)
The setting made here has an effect on the programming.
Selection of the machining plane (G17(XY), G18 (ZX), G19 (YZ))
Specification of the gear stage (auto, I - V)
Input of the spindle position in degrees
1. Select the "JOG" operating mode.
2. Press the "T, S, M" softkey.
3. Enter the name or the number of the tool T in the input field.
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