Siemens Sinumerik 840D Operating Turning page 453

Complex programming example
44. Extend the contour by adding a line in Z direction.
Press the VSK 1.2 "Straight line Z".
The parameter window for a straight line in Z direc-
tion opens.
45. Fill out the parameter mask as follows:
Confirm your inputs by pressing the VSK 8 "Accept".
Note:
By entering the value for "Z", the values for "α1" and
"α2" are calculated automatically.
46. Extend the contour by adding a straight line in X di-
rection.
Press the VSK 1.3 "Straight line X".
The parameter window for the straight line in X di-
rection opens.
47. Fill out the parameter mask as follows:
Confirm your inputs by pressing the VSK 8 "Accept".
Note:
By entering the value for "X", the value for "α1" and
"α2" are calculated automatically.
48. For closing the contour, insert a straight in ZX direc-
tion.
Press the VSK 1.4 "Straight ZX".
The Parameter window for the straight line in ZX di-
rection opens.
49. Fill out the parameter mask as follows:
Confirm your inputs by pressing the VSK 8 "Accept".
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