Siemens CYCLE60: Siemens engraving

Siemens cycle for text engraving on the surface of the piece.

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
Machine: Milling, Mill-turn
Risk: Low
Example: CYCLE60("PIEZA-001", 2, 0, 10, 0, 0, 5, 0)

Siemens CYCLE60

Siemens

Siemens engraving

E.g.:

CYCLE60("PIEZA-001", 2, 0, 10, 0, 0, 5, 0)

Machine: Milling, Mill-turnRisk: Low

Siemens

Review letter height, depth, orientation and engraving tool.

Other codes in Siemens

Siemens R/MSG/GOTOF Siemens variables and flow control Siemens CYCLE840 Floating tap tapping Siemens CYCLE85-CYCLE89 Siemens boring Siemens HOLES1/HOLES2 Hole patterns Siemens CYCLE73-CYCLE77 Pockets, islands and spigots Siemens CYCLE93-CYCLE98 Siemens grooving, undercut and threads Siemens CYCLE950 Extended roughing Siemens MCALL Modal cycle call Siemens EXTCALL External subprogram call Siemens ROT/AROT Frame rotation Siemens TRANS/ATRANS Frame translation Siemens SCALE/ASCALE Frame scaling

See the full list of G and M codes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does Siemens CYCLE60 mean in a CNC program?

Siemens cycle for text engraving on the surface of the piece. In the catalogue it appears as "Siemens engraving", within the Siemens family.

Can you give me an example of Siemens CYCLE60?

CYCLE60("PIEZA-001", 2, 0, 10, 0, 0, 5, 0) — Siemens cycle for text engraving on the surface of the piece.

Which machines use Siemens CYCLE60?

Siemens CYCLE60 is used in: Milling, Mill-turn.

What should you watch out for with Siemens CYCLE60?

Low risk: it is a state instruction that rarely causes damage on its own, although it is worth writing it out so you do not depend on the machine's previous state.

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