Tool, Offset Value, Feed And Spindle Speed (T, D, F, S, V) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Creating a ShopMill program

9.8 Tool, offset value, feed and spindle speed (T, D, F, S, V)

You can only create the program blocks between the program header and the program end.
Procedure
Selecting a technological function
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Selecting a tool from the tool list
9.8 Tool, offset value, feed and spindle speed (T, D, F, S, V)
Generally, the following parameters are entered for a program block.
Tool (T)
Each time a workpiece is machined, you must program a tool. Tools are selected by name,
and the selection is integrated in all parameter screen forms of the machining cycles (with the
exception of the straight line/circle).
The tool length offsets become active as soon as the tool is changed.
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1. Position the cursor in the work plan on the line behind which a new pro‐
gram block is to be inserted.
2. Using the softkeys, select the desired function. The associated parameter
screen is displayed.
3. First, program the tool, offset value, feedrate and spindle speed (T, D, F,
S, V) and then enter the values for the other parameters.
4. Press the "Select tools" softkey if you wish to select the tool for parameter
"T".
The "Tool selection" window is opened.
5. Position the cursor on the tool that you wish to use for machining and
press the "To program" softkey.
The selected tool is accepted into the parameter screen form.
- OR -
Press the "Tool list" and "New tool" softkeys.
Using the softkeys on the vertical softkey bar, select the required tool with
the data and press the "To program" softkey.
The selected tool is accepted into the parameter screen form.
The process plan is displayed and the newly generated program block is
marked.
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