Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operating Manual

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Programming technological functions (cycles)8.5 Contour turning - only for G code programsMilling380 Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0Foreground Background MeaningBlack Blue Cursor on new elementBlack Orange Cursor on current elementBlack White Normal elementRed White Element not currently evaluated(element will only be evaluatedwhen it is selected with thecursor)Graphical displayThe progress of contour programming is shown in broken-line graphics while the contourelements are being entered.When the contour element has been created, it can be displayed in different line styles andcolors:● Black: Programmed contour● Orange: Current contour element● Green dashed: Alternative element● Blue dotted: Partially defined elementThe scaling of the coordinate system is adjusted automatically to match the completecontour.The position of the coordinate system is displayed in the graphics window.8.5.3 Creating a new contourFunctionFor each contour that you want to cut, you must create a new contour.The first step in creating a contour is to specify a starting point. Enter the contour element.The contour processor then automatically defines the end of the contour.Procedure1. The part program to be executed has been created and you are in theeditor.2. Press the "Turning" and "Contour turning" softkeys.