Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming Manual page 222

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Programming with ShopMill
3.6 Linear or circular path motions
Straight
Call help display with
the key
Parameters
X Coordinate of end point in X direction (abs. or inc.)
Y Coordinate of end point in Y direction (abs. or inc.)
Z Coordinate of end point in Z direction (abs. or inc.)
Radius Input defining which side of the contour the cutter travels in the programmed
compensation direction:
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To avoid deviation between the programmed and actually traversed
path, you can program the first path motion with radius compensation
or deselected radius compensation outside the workpiece.
Programming without coordinate data is not possible.
Press the "Straight/Circle" and "Straight" softkeys.
Help display for a line
Radius compensation, left
of contour
Radius compensation, right
of contour
Description
Radius compensation off
Radius compensation is retained
as set
SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition
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