Siemens Sinumerik 840D Operating Turning page 537

Various
5.4.7 Parameters for counterspindle "Front"
Parameter Meaning
Front:
Work offset
Work offset for ma-
Base ref.
chining the next front
G54
face.
G55
G56
G57
5.4.8 Setting the counterspindle
1. In the operating area "Program", within the operating
mode "JOG, "MDA, or "AUTO", press the HSK 1.6
"Various".
2. Press the VSK 1.4 "Counterspindle" to open the set-
tings window for the counterspindle.
3. In the settings window choose the function "Grip",
"Draw", "Rear", Front" or "Complete".
4. Enter the appropriate parameters into the input
fields.
5. If you want to save the current position of the tool as
the parking position of the tool, then press the VSK 5
"Teach par. Pos.".
6. If you want, you can save the current angle offset of
the main spindle in relation to the counterspindle by
pressing the VSK 6 "Teach angle off.".
Note:
The teaching of the angle offset is only possible with
non-rotating spindles.
7. Confirm your inputs by pressing the VSK 8 "Accept"
or abort with pressing the VSK 7 "Cancel".
A new sequential program block "Counterspindle" is
inserted into the work plan (alike picture below).
840D/828D SINUMERIK Operate
Help picture/animation
Section 5
Notes