More Complex Machining - Siemens SINUMERIK Series Operating Manual

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16.7 More complex machining

16.7 More complex machining
The following functions are available to you for more extensive and complicated machining in
manual mode:
● Drilling (centering, drilling, reaming, deep-hole drilling, threads, positions)
● Milling (face milling, pocket, spigot, multiple edge, groove, thread milling, engraving)
● Contour milling (contour, path milling, predrilling, pocket)
● Turning (stock removal, groove, undercut, threads, tapping) – only milling/turning machines
General sequence
For more complex machining processes, proceed in the following order:
● Select the desired function via the corresponding softkey.
● Input the desired values in the parameter screen form.
● Press the "OK" softkey in order to accept the values.
The input screen form closes.
A line with the specified parameters is displayed on the basic screen.
● Press the <CYCLE START> key.
The selected cycle is started.
Note
You can return to the parameter screen form at any time to check and correct the inputs.
Press the "Cursor right" key to jump back to the input screen form.
Drilling a position pattern
You can drill a position pattern:
● First select the desired function (e.g. "Centering") via the softkey in "Drilling".
● Select the appropriate tool, enter the desired values in the parameter screen and press the
"Accept" softkey to confirm the technology block.
The input screen is closed and the line with the technology data is displayed in the main
screen.
● Press the "Positions" softkey and select the desired position pattern (e.g. any positions) via
softkey, enter the desired values in the parameter screen form press the "Accept" softkey.
The input screen is closed and the technology and positioning blocks are displayed in
brackets.
Swiveling
Manual swivel is available for the setup, measuring and machining of workpieces with inclined,
swiveled surfaces (see Section "Swiveling (Page 172)").
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