Calling Technology Functions; Hiding Cycle Parameters - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

6.9

Calling technology functions

6.9.1

Hiding cycle parameters

The documentation describes all the possible input parameters for each cycle. Depending on
the settings of the machine manufacturer, certain parameters can be hidden in the screens,
i.e. not displayed. These are then generated with the appropriate default values when the
cycles are called.
For additional information, please refer to the following documentation:
Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Operate / SINUMERIK 840D sl
Cycle support
Example
Milling
Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-7CP40-3BA1
⇒ A menu tree with all of the available measuring versions of the measuring
cycle function "Measure workpiece" can be found in the following
reference:
Programming Manual Measuring cycles / SINUMERIK 840D sl/828D
⇒ A menu tree with all of the available measuring versions of the measuring
cycle function "Measure tool" can be found in the following reference:
Programming Manual Measuring cycles / SINUMERIK 840D sl/828D
1. Use the softkeys to select whether you want support for programming
contours, drilling or milling cycles.
2. Select the desired cycle via the softkey.
3. Enter the parameters and press the "Accept" key.
The cycle is transferred to the editor as G code.
Generating a G code program
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