Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming Manual page 6

Preface
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Machine manufacturer
References
Terminology
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Caution
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the appropriate precautions are not taken.
Notice
Indicates that an undesirable result or condition can occur if the
corresponding information is not observed.
The following reference appears wherever particular features or
functions might have been changed or supplemented by the machine
manufacturer:
Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
Whenever specific information can be found in other literature, this is
indicated as follows:
References:
An overview of publications, which is updated monthly and also
provides information about the language versions available, can be
found on the Internet at:
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Select the menu items "Support"
"Publications Overview."
The meanings of some basic terms are given below in this
documentation.
Program
A program is a sequence of instructions to the CNC which combine to
produce a specific workpiece on the machine.
Contour
The term contour refers generally to the outline of a workpiece.
More specifically, it refers to the section of the program that defines
the outline of a workpiece comprising individual elements.
Cycle
A cycle, such as the tapping cycle, is a subroutine specified by
ShopTurn for carrying out a recurring machining process.
(A cycle is sometimes also referred to as a function.)
SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming ShopTurn (BAT) – 08/2005 Edition
08/2005
"Technical Documentation"
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