Siemens G505-G599: Siemens extended offsets

Extended coordinate systems/offsets on SINUMERIK.

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, Turning, Mill-turn
Risk: High
Example: G505 / G506 ... G599

Siemens G505-G599

Siemens

Siemens extended offsets

E.g.:

G505 / G506 ... G599

Machine: Milling, Turning, Mill-turnRisk: High

Siemens

Confirm offset table and workshop convention.

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 G505-G599 mean in a CNC program?

Extended coordinate systems/offsets on SINUMERIK. In the catalogue it appears as "Siemens extended offsets", within the Siemens family.

Can you give me an example of Siemens G505-G599?

G505 / G506 ... G599 — Extended coordinate systems/offsets on SINUMERIK.

Which machines use Siemens G505-G599?

Siemens G505-G599 is used in: Milling, Turning, Mill-turn.

What should you watch out for with Siemens G505-G599?

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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