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Basic aspects

Cycles are sub-programs (technology-orientated functions) for the execu-

tion of a repeatedly occurring operation on a work piece.

Cycles can be selected comfortably via Softkeys and can simply be Para-

metered by means of input masks.

Programmed cycles are inserted in G-Code or step-chain-programs as a

program step and can be re-selected and newly set by parameter at any

The following functionality is available both in ShopMill and ShopTurn

Technology-orientated cycle selection by means of Softkeys

Input masks for die cycle parameters (cycle masks) with help pictures

and animations

Context-sensitive online-help for every Input window

Support for the contour input (geometry processor)

840D/828D SINUMERIK Operate

Sinumerik 828d