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...
G02 and G03 Code Examples
G02 and G03 Code
G02 and G03 codes are G codes and used in CNC machines to perform circular interpolation. It is used in CNC...
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...