Tag: Turning
Siemens CNC | CYCLE802 | Arbitrary Positions
CYCLE802 Introduction
This cycle (CYCLE802) allows you to freely program positions, i.e., rectangular or polar. Individual positions are approached in the order in which you...
CNC | M03-M04-S Command | Spindle Speed
Spindle Speed Introduction
The spindle speed is programmed in revolutions per minute under the address S provided that the machine possesses a controlled spindle. The direction...
Siemens CNC | G70 and G71 Codes | Inch – Metric Conversation
G70 and G71 Codes Introduction
If workpiece dimensions that deviate from the base system settings of the control system are present (inch or mm), the...
CNC Lathe | G50.2 and G51.2 | Polygon Turning
Polygon Turning Introduction
When rotating the workpiece and a tool at a certain ratio, a polygonal figure can be machined. For example, by changing conditions such...
Siemens CNC | RET Code | Subprogram Return Jump
RET Code Introduction
In the Siemens shell cycles for stock removal (as in ISO Dialect), it is necessary after roughing to resume program execution in...
G73 Cycle Examples for CNC Lathe
G73 Pattern Repeating Cycle
The G73 Pattern Repeating Cycle is used for profile repetition on CNC lathes. This cycle is generally used for profile repetition...
Siemens CNC Lathe | G79 – G94 Cycle | Facing
Straight Facing Cycle Introduction
With the commands of “G... X(U)... Z(W)... F... ;”, straight facing cycle of 1 to 4 as shown in Fig. 4-11...
Siemens CNC Lathe | G78 – G92 Cycle | Thread Cutting
Thread Cutting Introduction
For thread cutting operations, four kinds of thread cutting cycles are provided – two kinds of straight thread cutting cycles and two...
Siemens CNC Lathe | G77 – G90 Cycle | Cutting
Cutting Cycle Introduction
The cutting cycle (G90 or G77, sometimes also G20 depend on machine builder/parameter setting) is used for outside diameter (OD) cutting and...
CNC | G27 Code | Reference Point Return Check
Introduction
This function checks whether the axes are correctly returned to the reference point at the completion of the part program which is created so...