CYCLE81/82/83: Siemens drilling

Siemens cycles for simple drilling, dwell drilling and deep/peck drilling.

For reference only: syntax changes with the control, the post-processor and the machine parameters. Check the official manual and run a simulation before cutting. Legal notice.

Family: Siemens cycles
Machine: Milling, Mill-turn
Risk: High
Example: CYCLE81(...) / CYCLE83(...)

CYCLE81/82/83

Siemens cycles

Siemens drilling

E.g.:

CYCLE81(...) / CYCLE83(...)

Machine: Milling, Mill-turnRisk: High

Siemens

CYCLE81(...) / CYCLE82(...) / CYCLE83(...)

Conceptually equivalent to ISO drilling canned cycles, but with Sinumerik named/positional parameters.
Review retreat plane, final depth, safety distance and pecking strategy before executing.

Fanuc · Haas · Fagor

Common equivalence: G81, G82 and G83.
Fagor: Fagor uses its own fixed cycles or G81/G82/G83 depending on control and mode.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does CYCLE81/82/83 mean in a CNC program?

Siemens cycles for simple drilling, dwell drilling and deep/peck drilling. In the catalogue it appears as "Siemens drilling", within the Siemens cycles family.

How is CYCLE81/82/83 written on each control?

Siemens: CYCLE81(...) / CYCLE82(...) / CYCLE83(...). The exact syntax depends on the control version and the machine parameters: always confirm with the manufacturer's manual.

Can you give me an example of CYCLE81/82/83?

CYCLE81(...) / CYCLE83(...) — Siemens cycles for simple drilling, dwell drilling and deep/peck drilling.

Which other codes is CYCLE81/82/83 combined with?

In practice CYCLE81/82/83 appears alongside these codes: G81/G82/G83, G80, G98/G99. It is worth reading them together, because the state one leaves behind conditions what the next one does.

Which machines use CYCLE81/82/83?

CYCLE81/82/83 is used in: Milling, Mill-turn.

What should you watch out for with CYCLE81/82/83?

High risk: a mistake here can cause a crash, a broken tool or an out-of-tolerance part. Simulate the program and dry-run it before cutting.

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