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SIMODRIVE are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Other names in this publication might be trademarks whose use by a third party for his own purposes may violate the rights of the registered holder. Further information is available at web site: Other functions not described in this documentation might be executable in the http://www.ad.siemens.de/sinumerik...
Example of Application 4-31 4.1 Example of application for a contour trace ............... 4-32 Appendix A-35 A References .........................A-35 I.1 Keyword Index ........................A-49 Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
Contents 03.02 Notes Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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Target systems HMI Advanced or HMI Embedded SW 5.1 and higher ShopMill and ManualTurn SW 5.3 and higher ShopTurn SW 6.2 and higher Please note the supplementary conditions regarding the number of cycles. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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Differences and additions implemented by the machine-tool manufacturer are documented by the machine-tool manufacturer. Please consult your local Siemens office for more detailed information about other SINUMERIK 840D, 840Di and 810D as well as the publications that apply to all SINUMERIK controls (e.g. Universal Interface, Measuring Cycles ...).
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For safety reasons, some of the functions are protected from access by unauthorized persons. The machine-tool manufacturer can influence or modify the described functions. Please follow the instructions of the machine-tool manufacturer. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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Cross-references to other documentation or sections Danger notes Additional notes or background information Ordering data option Explanation Description of syntax Programming examples Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 0-10 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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This symbol appears whenever specific information can be found in other literature. A complete list of available literature is included in the Appendix of this Operator's Guide. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 0-11 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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Principle Your SIEMENS 840D/840Di/810D has been designed and constructed according to state-of-the-art technology and approved safety regulations and standards. The applications of SIEMENS controls can be expanded by adding Additional equipment special additional devices, equipment and expansions supplied by SIEMENS.
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Improper usage gives rise to unforeseen dangers to: • Life and limb of personnel, • The control, machine or other assets of the owner and the user Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 0-13 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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Preface 03.02 Rules for proper use Notes Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 0-14 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
General operating procedures..................2-20 Define the zero point ...................... 2-21 Contour trace........................2-21 Drill points........................2-23 Manipulate graphic display..................... 2-23 Process an imported file....................2-24 Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 2-19 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
The last action in the contour trace is undone, either element by element or to the last intersection depending on your selection. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 2-20 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
Automatically at element center Element Center • Automatically at element start/end point Element Start/End Point • Directly selected with the mouse Mouse Position Example Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 2-21 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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• when the trace is performed on contours that are already selected • when the contour is attached to files which already contain the label. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 2-22 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
"lasso" to select a processing area. Deselect the processing area: You can click this button to deselect the processing area again. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 2-23 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
It is also possible to select contours that are defined over several layers in a selection box for the contour trace. Layer selections cannot be undone. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 2-24 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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• Select button: Activate "Delete geometry area" • Select area: Geometry area is deleted Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 2-25 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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How to Use the CAD Reader 03.02 2.6 Process an imported file Notes Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 2-26 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
Auto Zoom When selection options are chosen for the contour trace, the elements included in the selection are automatically zoomed in each case. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 3-28 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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A large capture radius increases the number of possible following elements. Options Input screenform for selecting target systems or displayed plane as well as settings for display and representation. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 3-29 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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This document, including the application example, are provided as a help. Miscellaneous You can move the toolbar to any position using the mouse. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 3-30 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
03.02 Example of Application Example of Application Example of application for a contour trace..............4-32 Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 4-31 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D/ Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
Redraw With Redraw you size the selected sub-area of the drawing to match the window and display it again in optimized form. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 4-32 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D/ Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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Element center Select the element center and contour trace in direction of arrow. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 4-33 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D/ Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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Save the program Save the program as an MPF file. When a program is saved, G code is generated from the selected contour. Siemens AG, 2002. All rights reserved 4-34 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D/ Operator's Guide CAD Reader (CAD) – 03.02 Edition...
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Suggestions Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Corrections A&D MC BMS For publication: P.O. Box 3180 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D D-91050 Erlangen/Germany (Tel. ++49-180-5050-222 [Hotline] Fax ++49-9131-98-2176 User Documentation email: motioncontrol.docu@erlf.siemens.de) From Operator's Guide CAD Reader Order No.: Name Included only in the online help Edition: 03.02...