Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di sl Programming Manual page 6

Preface
Description
Fundamentals
This Programming Guide "Fundamentals" is intended for use by skilled machine operators
with the appropriate expertise in drilling, milling and turning operations. Simple programming
examples are used to explain the commands and statements which are also defined
according to DIN 66025.
Job planning
The Programming Guide "Job Planning" is intended for use by technicians with in-depth,
comprehensive programming knowledge. By virtue of a special programming language, the
SINUMERIK 840D sl/840Di sl/840D/840Di/810D control enables the user to program
complex workpiece programs (e.g., for free-form surfaces, channel coordination, etc.) and
greatly facilitates the programming of complicated operations.
The commands and statements described in this Programming Guide are not specific to one
particular technology.
They can be used for a variety of tasks, such as
• Turning, milling and grinding
• Cyclical machines (packaging, woodworking)
• Laser power controls.
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Fundamentals