Face Milling (A4, B4, C4, A5, B5, C5) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

Figure 6-1
6.2.5

Face milling (A4, B4, C4, A5, B5, C5)

Function
Face milling is used to machine curved surfaces of any kind.
For this type of 3D milling, you will require the line-by-line description of the 3D paths on the
workpiece surface.
Job Planning
Programming Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-2BP40-3BA1
Definition of tool orientation with LEAD= and TILT=
6.2 Three, four and five axis transformation (TRAORI)
Transformations
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