Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 376

Programming technology functions (cycles)
8.3 Contour turning
parameters Description
DI For zero: Continuous cut - (only for ∇)
U1 Compensation allowance in X and Z direction (inc) – (only for allowance)
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Set machining area Set machining area limits
limits
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with limited machining area only, yes:
XA 1. Limit XA ∅
XB 2. Limit XB ∅ (abs) or 2nd limit referred to XA (inc)
ZA 1. Limit ZA
ZB 2. Limit ZB (abs) or 2nd limit referred to ZA (inc)
N Number of grooves
DP Distance between grooves (inc)
* Unit of feedrate as programmed before the cycle call
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Positive value: Compensation allowance is kept
Negative value: Compensation allowance is removed in addition to finishing
allowance
Yes
No
Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-8CP40-3BA1
Unit
mm
mm
mm
mm
Turning