Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual page 432

Programming technology functions (cycles)
9.4 Milling
Depth infeed always takes place outside the workpiece.
For a workpiece with edge breaking, select the rectangular spigot cycle.
In face milling, the effective tool diameter for a tool of type "Milling cutter" is stored in a
machine data item.
Selecting the machining direction
Toggle the machining direction in the "Direction" field until the symbol for the required
machining direction appears.
● Same direction of machining
● Alternating direction of machining
Selecting limits
Press the respective softkey for the required limit.
The selected limits are shown in the help screen and in the broken-line graphics.
Procedure
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Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Left
Top
Bottom
Right
1. The part program or ShopTurn program to be processed has been cre-
ated and you are in the editor.
2. Press the "Milling" softkey.
3. Press the "Face milling" softkey.
The "Face Milling" input window opens.
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