Siemens CYCLE951/CYCLE952: Contour roughing and grooving (lathe)

CYCLE951 eliminates stock in turning; CYCLE952 performs contour grooving with residual material detection.

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: Turning, Mill-turn
Risk: High
Example: CYCLE951(...) / CYCLE952(...)

Siemens CYCLE951/CYCLE952

Siemens

Contour roughing and grooving (lathe)

E.g.:

CYCLE951(...) / CYCLE952(...)

Machine: Turning, Mill-turnRisk: High

Siemens

They require a previously defined contour; review retraction strategy and parameters.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does Siemens CYCLE951/CYCLE952 mean in a CNC program?

CYCLE951 eliminates stock in turning; CYCLE952 performs contour grooving with residual material detection. In the catalogue it appears as "Contour roughing and grooving (lathe)", within the Siemens family.

Can you give me an example of Siemens CYCLE951/CYCLE952?

CYCLE951(...) / CYCLE952(...) — CYCLE951 eliminates stock in turning; CYCLE952 performs contour grooving with residual material detection.

Which machines use Siemens CYCLE951/CYCLE952?

Siemens CYCLE951/CYCLE952 is used in: Turning, Mill-turn.

What should you watch out for with Siemens CYCLE951/CYCLE952?

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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