P. Zanetti
25 Lessons
BASE
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Basic milling programming in G-codes

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SIEMENS 840D

The Basic Milling Programming in G-Codes course covers in great depth the basic concepts of milling in Siemens 840D G-Codes (ISO). The course starts with a description of the main functions needed to start a program. It addresses contour programming, label repeats and the main fixed cycles. It ends with coordinate transformation functions to perform translations and rotations on the coordinate system. Course packed with insights, tutorials and small handbooks associated with the main functions. Ideal for those who are approaching Siemens programming for the first time, but also useful for those who already program but have never taken a programming course.

75€ (VAT excluded)

Course description

Prerequisites

Minimum knowledge of SIEMENS 840D numerical control or have taken the “Operating on Siemens 840D” course.
Minimum knowledge of technical drawing.
Minimum knowledge of tools and milling operations.

Frequently asked questions

What topics are covered?
- All basic SIEMENS milling programming topics are covered. Starting with basic functions, to contour programming functions, label repeats, fixed cycles, and coordinate transformation functions.
Who is it addressed to?
- The course is basic so it is definitely suitable for those who are new to programming. It is an indispensable basis for beginning SIEMENS programming. It can also be useful for those who already program SIEMENS but have never taken training courses.
For which version of SIEMENS control?
- The course is suitable for all versions of SIEMENS 840D, both from the earliest versions to the latest. The main differences between very old and recent versions are mostly in the fixed cycles.
How is the course delivered?
- Once you purchase the course you will immediately have available in your reserved area the lessons of the course to follow freely. Each lesson, in addition to a video part, is accompanied by an extensive in-depth discussion. The lessons will not have a deadline and the user will have unlimited access to the lesson material. The lessons will also have material for downloading: CN programs, drawings, handbooks, and tutorials.
Just theory or also practice?
- In addition to addressing the topics in a theoretical way, the course also addresses the topics in a practical way by including numerous programming exercises. Some exercises will be carried out during the class while others to practice independently. The last exercises are taken from parts actually performed on the machine and accompanied by the video of the machining.
Can I practice with a simulator?
- The first lesson provides all the information to download and install the SIEMENS simulator. This is a software made available free of charge by SIEMENS for training.
Will I get a certificate?
- An attendance certificate will be available at the end of the class if the minimum score on the quizzes and tests is passed.
How long does it take to take the whole course?
- The video part of the courses are more than 6 hours. Consider that the content is explained quite intensively so whole lessons or parts of them need to be viewed several times. The in-depth studies take another 4 hours to read and the exercises to be done take a total of at least 2 hours.

Exercises performed

There are no exercises in this course.

Basic milling programming in G-codes

Topics

10:00

Download, install and configure SINUTRAIN

Course introduction and instructions for installing, downloading and configuring SINUTRAIN

11:00

SHOPMILL Vs G-Codes

G-codes compared with SHOPMILL programming

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