Defining Machine Functions - Siemens SINUMERIK Series Operating Manual

Creating a ShopMill program

9.9 Defining machine functions

9.9 Defining machine functions
You can switch-on the coolant or stop machining between the individual machining steps.
You have the option of defining machine functions as well as your own texts in the "Machine
functions" window.
References
A description of the configuration options is provided in
SINUMERIK Operate / SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual
Procedure
See also
Starting and stopping a spindle manually (Page 166)
Parameters
Spindle
Stop position
Other M function
336
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. The ShopMill program to be edited has been created and you are in the
editor.
2. Press the menu forward key and the "Straight Circle" softkey.
3. Press the "Machine functions" softkey.
The "Machine functions" window opens.
4. Enter the desired parameters.
5. Press the "Accept" softkey.
Description
Spindle M function, defines the spindle direction of rotation or spindle position
● Spindle off
● Spindle rotates clockwise
● Spindle rotates counterclockwise
● Spindle positions
Spindle stop position - (only for spindle M function SPOS)
Machine functions that are additionally provided by the machine manufacturer
(e.g. "Close door").
Operating Manual, 08/2018, 6FC5398-7CP41-0BA0
Unit
Degrees
Milling