Siemens SINUMERIK 840D, Operating Manual

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Execution in manual mode
3.2 Selecting a tool and spindle
Milling
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Display Meaning
T Input of the tool (name or location number)
You can select a tool from the tool list using the "Select tool"
softkey.
D Cutting edge number of the tool (1 - 9)
Spindle Spindle selection, identification with spindle number
Spindle M function
Other M functions Input of machine functions
Refer to the machine manufacturer's table for the correlation
between the meaning and number of the function.
G work offset Selection of the work offset (basic reference, G54 - 57)
You can select work offsets from the tool list of settable work
offsets via the "Work offset" softkey.
Unit of measurement Selection of the unit of measurement (inch, mm)
The setting made here has an effect on the programming.
Machining plane Selection of the machining plane (G17(XY), G18 (ZX), G19 (YZ))
Gear stage Specification of the gear stage (auto, I - V)
Stop position Input of the spindle position in degrees
Note
Spindle positioning
You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool
change.
• A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.
• A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.