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Creating a ShopMill program
7.17 Example, standard machining
Milling
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Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0
7.17 Example, standard machining
General
The following example is described in detail as ShopMill program. A G code program is
generated in the same way; however, some differences must be observed.
If you copy the G code program listed below, read it into the control and open it in the editor,
then you can track the individual program steps.
Machine manufacturer
Under all circumstances, observe the machine manufacturer’s instructions.
Tools
The following tools are saved in the tool manager:
Tool name Tool diameter Cutting materials Number of teeth
Face miller D80 mm HM Z = 8
End mill D20 mm HM Z = 3
End mill D10 mm HM Z = 3
End mill D8 mm HM Z = 3
Centering tool
(NC spotdrill)
D10 mm HM -
Twist drill D10 mm HSS -
The correction (compensation) values for length and radius as well as the tip angle for drills
and number of teeth for milling tools should be entered into the tool list. If you are working
with ShopMill, in addition, enter the spindle direction of rotation and coolant.
Adapt the cutting data to the tools used and the specific application conditions.
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Dimensions: 185 x 185 x 50
Material: Aluminum